Serving a population of nearly 1 million citizens Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office provides court services and corrections on a countywide basis and full police protection with jurisdiction in 14 municipalities, townships, villages and unincorporated areas of the county.     Hamilton County is located in the southwestern corner of the state of Ohio.   Under the leadership of Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey, our trained staff provides services county-wide while developing relationships with our citizens, government entities, local law enforcement, and mental health partners. Our mission is to protect and serve Hamilton County with accountability, transparency, dignity and respect. 

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency consisting of: Marine, Road Patrol, Detectives, Computer Crime Section, Organized Crime Division, Regional Narcotic Unit, Dive Team, Information Systems, Internal Investigations, Court Services, Corrections, Records-Identification and Warrant Section. 

From accredited health services to adult education opportunities, recovery units, religious services, and more, we’re continually investing in programs to reduce recidivism, provide for the general welfare of inmates, and care for the members of our ‘city within a city’.

We’re dedicated to improving how we engage with Hamilton County—so Sheriff McGuffey has created a new Community Affairs Division specifically to build a trusting, reliable, mutually-beneficial relationship with citizens. Here, we’ll listen to concerns, respond to queries, and work with citizens to build a stronger community.

We are always looking for hard working individuals with a heart and mind to serve.  If you are interested in joining our team of professionals, please visit our website at www.hcso.org for a listing of our current career opportunities.  



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Hamilton County, Ohio Sheriff's Office

Hamilton County, Ohio Sheriff's Office's headquarters in Cincinnati, United States

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