ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Part-time police officers in St. Clairsville will see a pay increase after City Council approved a raise during its meeting Monday evening.
Council voted to increase the hourly wage for part-time officers from $16 to $22 per hour. The change takes effect immediately.
Mayor Kathryn Thalman said the increase recognizes the important role part-time officers play in protecting the community and acknowledges the risks they face while serving.
“They work very hard,” Thalman said. “They put their lives at risk, and we think it’s a good thing to increase their pay to recognize that.”
City officials said the higher wage is intended to better reflect the responsibilities of the position while helping the department retain and recruit qualified part-time officers.
The new hourly rate is now in effect following council’s approval.
