Patrol Division & K-9 Unit
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division operates under the direction of Captain George Welch. In addition to Captain Welch, the Patrol Division consists of:
- Captain George Welch
- Lt. Kevin Gibson
- Lt. David Mitchell
- Sgt. Dana Boyer-SRO
- Sgt. Tim Bacon
- Deputy Brian Dailey
- Deputy Danny Ruff
- Deputy Heather Johnson
- Deputy Tim Clarke
- Deputy Lance Goodman
- Deputy Eric Lang
- Deputy Sam Gerety
- Deputy Ella Weishaar
- Deputy Nathan Bauman
- Deputy Tom Ryan
- Deputy Tyler Wade
- Deputy Cody Sprang
- Deputy Gabriel Linabary
Patrol Deputies are responsible for answering and handling all complaint calls and calls for service or assistance from members of the public. The current population of Jefferson County is 18,400. The deputies are responsible for patrolling 2, 231 miles of road and providing a visible presence as a proactive measure to help deter crime. The patrol deputies are also responsible for patrolling Lake Perry, which consists of 39,000 acres of land and water. Lake Perry offers boating, fishing, camping, hunting, nature trails, walking and biking trails. There are approximately one million visitors at Lake Perry per year. Deputies patrol and enforce state laws and county ordinances throughout the 555 square miles in Jefferson County.
Deputies respond to complaint calls, crimes in progress, take reports, serve warrants, investigate accidents on county roads and highways, and perform a wide array of related duties. The deputies provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies in Jefferson County and surrounding areas as needed.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to 5676 calls in 2023
Minimun Qualifications for Deputy Sheriff
- Applicant must be 21 years of age at time of appointment
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
- Honorable Discharge from Military Service (if applicable)
- United States Citizen
- Applicants must successfully pass an intense background investigation.
- Applicants will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
- Applicants may not have any felony convictions or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Applicants must be of good moral character.
- Applicants shall be conditioned upon the following: The physical ability to perform the duties of his/hers position as verified by occupational performance testing.
- Average or above average physical condition with weight in proportion to height. No physical or mental condition that hampers performance and causes unnecessary risk to oneself or the community. Able to walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to transverse or climb irregular surfaces.
- Applicants must have a full range of motion, be able to operate Sheriff's Office firearms and be able to participate in all aspects of physical training.
- Normal hearing and olfactory function (sense of smell).
- Eyesight requirement of 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Full color vision or corrected color vision certified by a physician. Night and peripheral vision required.
- Demonstrate responsibility and stable behavior in their past employments, financial history, personal relationships, and personality.
- Successfully complete the Selection Procedures before eligibility for employment will be granted.
Applicants must read, write, and speak English fluently, with no dysfunctional reading
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