Dallas County Sheriff
MEET THE SHERIFF
Sheriff
The position of Sheriff is a four year term that is elected by the county at large.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Sheriff's duties include overseeing law enforcement and patrol, search and rescue operations, civil emergency coordination and community policing efforts. Administrative duties include managing all jails and inmates in Dallas County, submitting a budget of his office to the quorum court, maintaining department reports and keeping a jail docket.
