Runs the county jail system, the largest single part of the job, and provides patrol policing for unincorporated county land and towns that contract for it. Also serves court papers and runs court security and search and rescue. The office remains under federal court oversight from the Melendres racial-profiling case.
Jerry Sheridan
| Office | Sheriff & Police |
|---|---|
| Office | Maricopa County Sheriff |
| Party | Republican |
| Term | Took office January 2025; term ends January 2029; next election November 2028 |
| Contact | 602-876-1000Official Page |
| Verified | September 2026 |