Under state law the sheriff serves as officer of the superior court and as such, this office provides security to the court and executes the civil processes of the court. The jail and dispatch center is staffed by 6 correctional officers. A reserve program, consisting of a contingent of 4 reserve deputy sheriffs and two reserve correctional officers, is critical in allowing this office to effectively perform the duties required. Patrol activities are undertaken using a variety of transportation modes, including two wheel drive patrol vehicles, four wheel drive patrol vehicles, two patrol vessels, and two patrol snowmobiles. It is with a sense of pride of those whom have come before us that the men and women of this office serve.
Sierra County remains a special place, one unchanged by many of the demands facing the world today.
While using the benefits of technology and other twentieth century aids, this office attempts to emulate the community in providing a style of policing desired by the people we serve. We view our duty as a public trust and 'due process' ranks high in principal as we carry out the duties of this office.