Sheriff's Office

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Welcome to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office website.
This website is designed to educate and inform the citizens of Cole County about the services we provide.

We are a full service law enforcement agency that consists of Administration Division, Support Services Division, Patrol Division and Jail Division. To learn further, just select one of the divisions on our website or contact us directly.

The men and women of this office are proud to make the Cole County Sheriff’s Department a part of the community. We will always continue to strive to do better and continually seek new and innovative ways to provide top quality services to our citizens. We do appreciate feedback so please do not hesitate to give us suggestions on how we can change our website and make this resource more user friendly.

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There’s an App for That


Cole County Sheriff’s Office is now a part of MobilePatrol. This is a free app on iTunes and Google Play. Search for "MobilePatrol" and once downloaded, select our office. This app has Detention Center information as well as Victim Notification Information.

Job Opportunities


  •  We are currently accepting applications for Patrol Deputies.
  •  We are currently accepting application for Full-Time Support Service Operators
  • We are currently accepting applications for a Full Time Jail Clerk and a Full Time Jail Financial Assistant.
  •  We are currently accepting applications for Full and Part Time Jailers

  Cole County Sheriff's Department Job Application

Remember to turn in a typing test with your application.