Onondaga County Sheriff

About this position

The Sheriff acts as an officer of the court and conservator of the peace within the county. The Sheriff's duties include: To manage the County jail and to provide for the care and custody of persons committed to his or her custody by competent courts or by intergovernmental agreement. To provide police services within the County, with the approval of the County Legislature. To perform the civil duties specified in applicable law. To perform such other duties as may be set forth in the Administrative Code, and as may be required by other laws. The Sheriff oversees multiple bureaus, including: Police, Jail, Civil, Court Security and Staff Services, which provide authorized services to the citizens of the County.