The Sheriff’s Office employs over 200 staff members to include full-time sworn-certified deputies, part-time sworn-certified deptuies and volunteer (special deputies. The primary service responsibility of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Uniformed Patrol Division area consists areas within Jefferson County (those area with Jefferson County that are outside city limits). The county is divided into four (4) geographical zones, which consist of 87/ sq miles. This service area is subdivide into specific geographic areas of directed patrol and investigative responsibility composed of one division with three (3) rotating shifts.
We have one of the most active law enforcement agencies in the state, made up of some of the states most talented and dedicated public servants that you will find anywhere. Our innovative technology and broad range of resources truly prepares our duly sworn deputies for success in the twenty-first century.