Human Resources (HR) plays a vital role in our organization, overseeing the hiring process, new hire onboarding, record maintenance, and payroll processing. Additionally, HR serves as the Civil Service Secretary. Over the past five years, the HR office has adapted to accommodate the immense growth of the Sheriff's Office, jail consolidation, and changes in the job market. A new focus area, Recruiting Services, was established in 2022, leading to our agency gaining national recognition for our recruiting operations and successes.

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HCSO Public Relations personnel promote the daily operations and activities of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Their duties include acting as media liaisons, organizing press conferences, writing press statements, photographing agency events and programs, and fostering partnerships with local businesses, community stakeholders, and government officials.

They also market the HCSO internally and externally by providing positive information to the media and citizens, collaborating with the recruitment team to promote the agency's brand and open positions, managing social media platforms, supporting public safety programs and initiatives, and handling the information release of information during critical incidents.

The Accreditation and Standards Office ensures our compliance with standards and policies established by accreditation organizations such as the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI).

Accreditation staff develop and update agency policies, assist with site visits and assessments, and provide guidance and training for best practices. Their role is crucial in promoting accountability and continuous improvement across law enforcement, corrections, and civilian services, which in return contribute to enhanced public trust, transparency, and customer service within accredited law enforcement agencies.

Internal Affairs is responsible for maintaining the highest level of professional conduct within the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The unit performs the function of investigating accusations of Sheriff’s Office employees’ misconduct, use of force incidents, and other complaints directly or indirectly related to their position within the agency. The agency cannot successfully serve the public without maintaining the public's trust. Internal Affairs leads the way to ensure that trust by investigating and finding the truth of what occurred when an employee is accused of misconduct.

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Finance and Purchasing Services plays a critical role in ensuring the financial well-being of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office by efficiently managing purchases and optimizing budget allocations. This includes overseeing an annual budget exceeding $60 million. Notably, the Sheriff’s Office successfully consolidated two jail facilities into one in 2020-2021, a move that maximized funding and potentially saved the county millions of dollars. Additionally, strategic initiatives such as implementing historic pay raises, most recently in 2022, have been achieved through innovative strategies such as temporarily freezing certain positions to enhance pay across the board and address vacancies. Furthermore, the Sheriff’s Office has consistently received clean financial audits for several consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to sound fiscal management.

HCSO Information Services (IS) personnel manage and maintain the agency’s technology infrastructure, including network, hardware, data security and management, system administration, technical support, cyber security, and project management. The IS team has grown from three individuals in 2007 to over a dozen professionals handling complex network operations and software systems development and support.

Their role is vital in ensuring smooth technology-based operations within our agency, supporting personnel, securing data, and driving innovation and efficiency. Together, they play a crucial role in integrating technology into patrol vehicles and beyond.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is dedicated to securing essential funding to support and enhance the agency’s operations across various areas of the HCSO, including law enforcement, corrections, and administration. By actively pursuing federal, state, and local grant opportunities, the program ensures that the Sheriff's Office can implement critical initiatives such as public safety enhancements, technological upgrades, specialized training programs, and play a vital role in identifying, applying for, and managing these funds, which are essential to leading the way and advancing our mission to serve and protect the community effectively.

Over the past several years, we have successfully secured $8 million in grants and have managed over $15 million in funding. These grants have supported a wide range of projects, from equipping deputies with life-saving gear to implementing evidence-based programs in the correctional facilities. The program also focuses on maintaining compliance with all grant requirements, ensuring that every dollar is used efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the Sheriff's Office

Facilities Maintenance is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all HCSO buildings, 24/7. Our maintenance staff routinely manage and oversee numerous facility-related projects across all HCSO locations. Their areas of responsibilities include preventative maintenance, repair, safety compliance, project management, and daily upkeep. Every day, HCSO Facilities Maintenance personnel contribute positively to our operations by ensuring our buildings operate safely and efficiently, thereby enhancing the quality of life of our employees and the inmates in our custody.