Ellis County
Brad Norman, Sheriff
258 FTE (2022)
$37.8M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff 0010 + Jail 0015, General Fund operating; excl. juvenile detention; no constable line in GF))
$193/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 99 | (38%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 122 | (47%) |
| Civilian staff | 37 | (14%) |
| Total | 258 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Ellis | 859 |