Our Work

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to provide non-discriminatory, effective and efficient law enforcement service in protecting the life and property of the citizens of Jefferson County, and to ensure that the constitutional rights of all persons are protected. The Sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace of the county as directed under RCW 36.28. The Sheriff's Office and Jail are located in Port Hadlock, with a substation located in Clearwater. Our Sheriff's Office Civil Division is located at the Courthouse in Port Townsend.

The population of Jefferson County is approximately 33,000, of which approximately 20,000 reside in unincorporated areas. Jefferson County is 1,815 square miles. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to all the unincorporated areas of the county.

Financial Budget

The Sheriff's Office budget for fiscal year 2020 is $6,721,306. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has 46 full-time positions and about 20 volunteers. Entry level testing for deputies is contracted with Public Safety Testing, for more information visit the Public Safety Testing website.