Jefferson County
Zena Stephens, Sheriff
564 FTE (2022)
$65M budget (Approved FY2025-2026 (Sheriff + Crime Laboratory + Jail, General Fund operating; excl. capital outlay, constables, juvenile detention))
$255/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 146 | (26%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 366 | (65%) |
| Civilian staff | 52 | (9%) |
| Total | 564 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1,268 |