Gaines County
Joseph A. Vest, Sheriff
50 FTE (2022)
$4.9M budget (Approved FY2026 (Sheriff dept 16 + Jail dept 45 operating, dispatchers bundled in jail; excl. forfeiture fund, token capital placeholders))
$227/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 26 | (52%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 22 | (44%) |
| Civilian staff | 2 | (4%) |
| Total | 50 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Gaines | 96 |