Wise County
Cary Mellema, Sheriff
162 FTE (2022)
$17.2M budget (Adopted FY2026 (County Sheriff + County Jail + Sheriff/Maintenance + Sheriff/Communications operating; excl. constables))
$246/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 61 | (38%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 70 | (43%) |
| Civilian staff | 31 | (19%) |
| Total | 162 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Wise | 338 |