Columbia County
Joe Helm, Sheriff
11 FTE (2022)
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 11 | (100%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 0 | (0%) |
| Civilian staff | 0 | (0%) |
| Total | 11 |
Columbia County does not operate its own jail. Bookings are handled by Walla Walla County under a housing agreement with Walla Walla County Corrections after the Columbia County Jail closed in March 2023.