The former mechanic joined the jail staff this winter, after seven months doing the work as a volunteer. I ain't leaving it. The jail is not the dank, dark dungeon some describe - new paint and minor renovations have improved the interior's appearance. Still, Deputy Brenner's statement is hard to believe. Spending 12-hour shifts in a building where metal bars and steal doors separate you from its inhabitants hardly seems like a dream job.
Some deputies simply pay their dues at the jail before moving on to patrol or other duties.
While Deputy Brenner and his co-workers may move up the ranks as well, that doesn't mean they don't like working at the jail. Micah Meadows, a graduate of Longwood College. Meadows joined the staff in 1995 and handles mostly supervisory duties. It's hard to explain. Sparks has worked in the jail since 1992.