Cherokee County
Brent Dickson, Sheriff
135 FTE (2022)
$8.1M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff's Department dept 480 + Jail Department dept 490 operating; excl. constables))
$159/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 44 | (33%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 36 | (27%) |
| Civilian staff | 55 | (41%) |
| Total | 135 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Cherokee | 188 |