Wichita County jail staffing briefing: overtime expected to ease as hires complete training
November 01, 2025 | Wichita County, Texas
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Will and jail staff reported average daily counts in the facility and said the department has been staffing around 05:40 (reported as staffing number in discussion) with approximately 32–33 staff on duty on average. Staff said new hires are in a two‑week field training (FTO) program and that once those employees complete training the department expects overtime hours to fall. Officials warned that vacations, sick leave and the upcoming holiday season could affect overtime patterns.
No formal changes to pay or staffing policy were proposed during the briefing. Commissioners and staff discussed scheduling adjustments intended to reduce prolonged overtime and improve coverage as new officers move off training and onto regular shifts.
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