The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department has a staff of sixteen full time road Deputies that are divided into four twelve hour shifts. Each shift has a Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor and two Deputies. Shift hours begin at 0600 and 1800 respectively. Duties on each shift include patrol, civil and criminal service of papers, answering call, investigation of crimes, acting as Court Bailiffs, courtroom testimony, transportation of State and County prisoners and just about anything else one can imagine. All patrol vehicles are Fords Crown Victorias.
Deputies take their patrol units home and are subject to call on emergencies.
The Sheriff is responsible for running the Oktibbeha County Jail which houses up to 140 inmates. The jail is staffed by a Chief Jailer who supervises three jail supervisors on 3 eight hour shifts. The Sheriff's Department employs four full time dispatchers and two part time dispatchers to provide 24 hour service and communication to Oktibbeha County. The Communications Department is commanded by a Dispatch Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor. Night shift dispatchers work from 2200-0600 hours.