Shelby County Sheriff's Office
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency of Shelby County, Tennessee.
| Shelby County Sheriff's Office | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SCSO |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 2,042 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Tennessee, USA |
| Legal jurisdiction | Shelby County, Tennessee |
| General nature |
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| Headquarters | 201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN |
| Deputies | 1,785 |
| Civilians | 257 |
| Agency executive |
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| Divisions | 2
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| Bureaus | 5
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| Website | |
| Official Site | |
Organization
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is commanded by the Sheriff of Shelby County, who is elected once every four years. The sheriff is assisted in the day-to-day operations by the chief deputy, with assistant chief deputies assigned to the Law Enforcement and Jail Divisions.
Department divisions
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has two primary divisions: Law Enforcement and Jail.
Law Enforcement Division
The Law Enforcement Division is commanded by the chief deputy, who is assisted by four assistant chief deputies. Bureaus within the division include Courts, Uniform Patrol, Investigative Services, and SWAT.
Jail Division
The Jail Division is commanded by the chief jailer, who is assisted by four assistant chief jailers. Bureaus within the Jail Division include Jail Security and Jail Programs.
Rank structure
| Title | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Sheriff |  |
| Chief Deputy/Jailer |  |
| Assistant Chief Deputy/Jailer | |
| Chief Inspector |  |
| Captain |  |
| Lieutenant |  |
| Sergeant |  |
| Detective | |
| Deputy | |