Long respected as the county's top lawman, the Sheriff has a range of duties that include criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, operation of the jail and other responsibilities.

Duties of the Sheriff include:

• Providing security for the operation of county and district courts;
• Enforcing traffic laws, other county ordinances and other state laws;
• Service of process;
• Accepting bail for prisoners in his custody;
• Conducting sales of seized and unclaimed properties; and
• Taking charge of and responsibility for the county jail and prisoners.