ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU

Finance Division  |  Investigations Division  |  Legal Counsel  |  Personnel Division  |  Property Division  |  Public Information Office

The Administrative Services Bureau, created in 1997, enhances the overall internal functions of the Sheriff's Office by streamlining services to create a more efficient and cost-effective operation. This bureau has the Divisions & Offices included on this page.

Finance Division

The Finance Division of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is responsible for a wide variety of tasks. The primary responsibility of the Finance Division is to manage the day to day financial operations of the sheriff's office. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Billing
• Daily processing of requests for purchases from different divisions of the agency
• Financial forecasting
• Maintaining the budget
• Product and cost research to ensure that every dollar is maximized
• Vendor payments

In addition to the day to day responsibilities, the Finance Division oversees all contracts and contract negotiating for the sheriff's office. These include:

• Inmate boarding agreements
• Inmate food
• Inmate medical
• Inmate telephone
• Technology contracts

Fiscal Financial Year

The fiscal financial year for the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office starts July 1 and runs through June 30.

Investigations Division

The Investigations Divisions primary duties are to conduct thorough follow-up investigations of crimes that occur within the primary jurisdiction of Oklahoma County. In addition the unit initiates new investigations based on criminal intelligence provided by deputies in the field and provide investigative assistance to other law enforcement agencies.

Legal Counsel

The main focus of the Legal Counsel position is to provide legal counsel to the Sheriff's Office, which includes:

• Providing legal advice and opinions to agency members regarding criminal and civil law.
• Reviewing policy to insure compliance with all relevant laws, statutes, and ordinances.
• Monitoring outside counsel retained for representation in specific matters.
• Analyzing and negotiating contracts.
• Drafting responses regarding legal matters with other governmental entities and the public.
• Acting as an agency liaison with the Civil Division of the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office concerning pending civil litigation and other legal matters.

The position reports to the sheriff.

Personnel Division

Personnel duties include:

• Benefit Enrollment and Elections
• Payroll
• Recruitment and Retention
• Time and Leave Management for Active Employees

View current employment opportunities here.

Employment

The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is deeply committed to the ideal of equality and non-discrimination among its employment, and retention policies. We seek to employ a representative cross-section of the community in which we live and serve. Oklahoma County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, physical handicap, or veteran status.

Property Division

The Property/Evidence Division is responsible for receiving, stocking, issuing and tracking all property that is necessary for the day to day operation of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office and the Oklahoma County Detention Center. These capital items include:

• Computers
• Consumable items (office supplies, uniforms, printed forms, etc.)
• Emergency equipment
• Furniture
• Vehicles

Email Property Division: property@oklahomacounty.org

Evidence Section

The Evidence Section is responsible for accepting, storing, and maintaining the chain of custody of evidence that may be needed for prosecution of criminal cases.

Email Evidence: evidence@oklahomacounty.org

Dry Storage Section

The Dry Storage Section receives, stocks, and issues consumable items that are used by the detention center. These items include:

• Bedding
• Cleaning equipment
• Inmate clothing
• Paper products
• Storing vital records and reports

Public Information Office

Aaron Brilbeck is the Public Information Officer for the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.  Mr. Brilbeck is a national award winning journalist who has worked for television and radio stations in New York; Ohio; Iowa and Oklahoma.  He received a Bachelors Degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam.
 
As the Public Information Officer, Mr. Brilbeck is responsible for:

• Serving as a media liaison
• Hosting News Conferences
• Producing News Releases
• Fulfilling Public Information Requests
• Social Media

Contact:

Aaron Brilbeck
Aaron.Brilbeck@oklahomacounty.org
2101 NE 36th Street
Oklahoma City OK 73111

Administrative Directory

JUDICIAL BUREAU

Court Process Division  |  FAQ's  |  Protective Services  |  Warrant Squad

The Judicial Bureau holds court ordered property sales which can prove to be a financial windfall for buying citizens. Judicial Bureau deputies often travel long distances across Oklahoma and the U.S. to extradite inmates back to Oklahoma County. To help cut down the costs of these trips the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office has a contract agreement with a private transportation company to extradite out of state inmates, this helps cut the county's costs by up to 50% each trip. The Judicial Bureau combines the following units that work directly with the district courts and handle most of the court orders which are processed.

Court Process Division

The Court Process Division is the chief enforcement arm for the Circuit Court of Oklahoma County and is responsible for the processing, service, and enforcement of court orders. We are located at:

2101 N.E. 36th Street
Oklahoma City. OK 73111

405-713-1034

FAQ's

• What is the service fee for civil process?

The fee is $50.  If you have any questions, please call 405-713-1034 Monday thru Friday between 8 am and 5 pm (CST).

• Where do we mail civil process for service?

Sheriff Tommie Johnson III - Attention Judicial Services - 2101 NE 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.

• How do I file a Victim Protection Order (VPO)?

VPOs are filed through the Oklahoma County Court Clerk’s office located at: 320 Robert S Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Questions can be answered by calling 405-713-1735.

• Where do I check for service status on a Victim Protection Order, or any process to be served by the Sheriff?

Call 405-713-1034 to check for service status.

• How much does it cost to file a Victim Protection Order?

There are no initial charges for filing the order. Court fees, if any, are assessed by the judge at the hearing.

• What is the procedure for eviction according to the Landlord Tenant Act?

For a full description of the Oklahoma Landlord and Tenant Act go to the Oklahoma State Court Network website.

• How long before the deputy comes back for the lockout after posting?

Under normal circumstances we return in 48 hours to execute the lockout.

Civil papers received to be served and they are being sent to us from an OUT OF STATE 3rd party Attorney or Debt Collector on behalf of a City, State or other Government Agency, there is a $50 Sheriff's Service Fee.

Civil paper DIRECTLY from an OUT OF STATE City, State or other Government Agency themselves for service WILL NOT be charged the $50 Sheriff's Service Fee.

Protective Services

This branch of the Judicial Services Bureau is supervised by Captain Melissa Abernathy and is comprised of two lieutenants, six sergeants, thirty-eight deputies, five detention officers and two clericals. Nineteen deputies are assigned to a newly installed 1.1 million dollar courthouse complex security system activated April 1, 2007. Twenty deputies are assigned to service the district and juvenile courts while eight deputies are assigned to transportation.

Security System

The new security system has screened in excess of 300,000 items and individuals in the first three months of existence. This new state of the art system is a major factor in the effort by Sheriff Johnson to maintain a safe workplace for all County employees and visitors to the Oklahoma County Courthouse Complex.

Seventeen deputies and four detention officers are charged with the safe keeping of individuals brought to the court holding facility from the detention center. The number of individuals may range from as few as 25 to as many as 200 and are the primary responsibility of four detention officers. One detention officer is charged with the duty of processing, which includes photographing and fingerprinting, committed individuals from the courts. The Protective Services transportation unit is responsible for transporting approximately 2,000 inmates per month to and from the detention center for various court appearances and another 200 inmates per week transported to the Department of Corrections. This unit is also charged with the responsibility of transporting inmates to and from the doctor/hospital on medical situations.

Responsibilities

Summarily, these four units are responsible for the safe and secure transportation of all inmates moved from the detention center to any location for court proceedings and to the Department of Corrections to serve state time. They are also responsible for the safe keeping of the Courts, County personnel and visitors to the Oklahoma County Courthouse Complex.

Warrant Squad

The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is responsible for all arrest warrants filed in Oklahoma County. The Oklahoma County Warrant Unit was implemented in 1997 and deputies assigned to this unit work around the clock searching for fugitives with outstanding warrants. The Warrant Unit is often referred to as the "Fugitive Squad" and these deputies have been responsible for arresting thousands of Oklahoma County's most dangerous criminals.

*Tips can be made by anonymously filling out the Tipline form within the Tipline section.

Warrant Squad

2101 NE 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-713-1968

*If you know someone with an active warrant or have information about a fugitive please contact the Fugitive Hotline: 405-713-1968.

OPERATIONS BUREAU

COMIT  |  Communications  |  Community  |  Directory  |  Honor Guard  |  K9 Division  |  Patrol  |  Reserve Deputy  |  Special Teams  |  Traffic Safety  |  Training

The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Field Services Division is responsible for several unique functions. The men and women who comprise this division have direct contact with the public on a daily basis. For unit contact information scroll to the bottom of this page, or view the Operations Directory.

COMIT

Central Oklahoma Metro Interdiction Team (a.k.a. COMIT), is a joint task force between the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office, and the Oklahoma City Police Department. COMIT is tasked with getting dangerous drugs off of the streets.

Communications Division

The Communications Division is the life line for all field deputies. Nine municipalities also rely on our communications division for dispatch services to their police officers and firefighters. If you make a 9-1-1 call on accident, please stay on the phone and allow the communications specialists to confirm your information, do not hang up. If our dispatchers can’t determine that an emergency exists they will dispatch all services to your address. We realize that accidental 911 calls will be made. If a child is found to be playing with the telephone and calls 911 a deputy may be dispatched to the address to speak with the child about the seriousness of tying up emergency services.

Community Services

The Community Services / Crime Prevention Division works towards building relationships and safer communities by delivering information and addressing concerns with our community partners. The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office provides a variety of services to outside law enforcement agencies as well as community organizations. The goal of these services which also includes public safety, and crime prevention lectures is to enhance the all around safety and security of the residents of Oklahoma County.

The Community Services/Crime Prevention Division currently has several community outreach programs that include:

• TRIAD
• School Resource Officers (SRO)
• Community liaison's
• Francis Tuttle Substation - 12777 N. Rockwell, Northwest Hall

For more information call 405-869-2567.

Honor Guard

The Honor Guard represents the honor and professionalism of the sheriff’s office. They are called upon by organizations and other agencies throughout the state to perform duties such as posting the colors to honoring a fallen deputy or officer. In November 2002 the Honor Guard grew from 12 to 25 full-time and reserve deputies. A new training program was added as well as a shotgun to honor fallen deputies with a 21-gun salute.

K-9 Division

The K-9 Unit specializes in training dogs to apprehend criminals by using non-lethal tactics. The team of handlers and dogs are certified in narcotics, and explosives detection. The unit participates in demonstrations, drug awareness education, and provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma County.

Patrol Division

The largest field division in the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, the Patrol Division is responsible for patrolling 720 square miles, and protecting nearly 700,000 citizens in Oklahoma County. As a result of the Patrol Division a statistical fact shows that since 1997 crime is down by 85% in the unincorporated areas of Oklahoma County.

Our Mission

The mission of the patrol division is to provide quality law enforcement services to the citizens of Oklahoma County as well as provide assistance to smaller municipalities within the county, and to assist the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The 26 member Patrol Division offers specialty services such as traffic safety and crime prevention patrols.

Reduction of Traffic Crashes

As a result of traffic safety initiatives which include safety checkpoints and seat belt enforcement traffic crashes have been reduced by 73%.

Reserve Deputy Division

The Reserve Division consists of nearly 200 volunteer members. The sheriff requires all reserve deputies be active and well trained. The Reserve Division has undergone extensive restructuring Captain Absher and Corporal Wood have been appointed to coordinate the program to ensure professional conduct. Each reserve deputy is required to work a minimum of 16 hours a month, attend a basic law enforcement academy, and attend annual refresher training. The Reserve Division is now one of the most active divisions within the agency in providing law enforcement services to our citizens, donating millions of dollars worth of time to the citizens of Oklahoma County.

To apply, please complete the fillable NEW Reserve Deputy Application (PDF) or download the Word document Application.

Specialty Teams

• Mounted Horse Patrol
• All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Team
• Bicycle Team
• Event Team

Participation

• Warrant team
• Jail sweeps
• Manhunts
• Criminal investigations
• Patrol
• Bomb Squad
• Tactical Team
• Security for the Oklahoma County Pharmacy and hospitalized inmates
• Judaical field services
• Courthouse operations
• All shifts and operations in the jail

Special Teams

The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Special Teams includes the Bomb Squad, and Tactical Teams.

Bomb Squad

The Bomb Squad is accredited by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and is a highly trained team which responds to explosives related incidents throughout Oklahoma County. The team is made up of full-time, and reserve deputies. The squad has two certified hazardous devices technicians. Members of the team have received training in:

• Arson investigations
• Hazardous materials (HAZMAT)
• Post blast investigations
• Underwater explosive recovery
• Weapons of mass destruction (WMD)

The Bomb Squad also has 2 canines that are trained to "sniff" out explosive devices. The Oklahoma County Bomb Squad responds to an average of 50 emergency calls per year.

Tactical Unit

The Oklahoma Multi-Jurisdictional Tactical Unit is comprised of 35 Deputies and Officers from the OCSO as well as Moore, Bethany, OU Health Science Center, and the Village Police Departments. This unit is trained to respond to high risk critical incidents including:

• Active shooter incidents
• Armed subjects
• Barricaded criminals
• High risk dignitary protection details
• Hostage situations
• Suicidal subjects threatening others

Unit Staff

The Tactical Unit is staffed with:

• Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technicians
• Medical Support Personnel
• Operators
• Snipers
• Technical Support Personnel

The unit is well equipped with a wide variety of tools and equipment that when used by skilled personnel drastically reduce the likelihood of a deadly encounter while dealing with a criminal or person in the throes of a mental health episode.

Traffic Safety Division

The Traffic Safety Unit is made up of deputies whose mission is to save lives and protect the motoring public within Oklahoma County through a combination of rigorous traffic enforcement and public education. Working in partnerships with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and surrounding agencies, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit participates in local, state and national traffic enforcement campaigns. The traffic unit is made up with eight motorcycle deputies, a specialized fatality crash investigation squad, and an educational law enforcement liaison assigned to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. In conjunction with enforcing state traffic laws, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is aggressively making attempts to reverse the deadly trend of impaired driving by conducting sobriety checkpoints and DUI saturation patrol across Oklahoma County.

Training Division

The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Training Division provides basic training as well as in-service continuing education for our 250 full-time deputies, nearly 200 reserve deputies, and 400 detention officers. The 2 members of the training staff are assisted by other deputies and detention officers to accomplish this task as efficiently as possible.

Facilities

OCSO Training Center offers:

• 4 firearms ranges

• Explosives disposal range
• Rappel tower
• Law enforcement driving facility

Krowse Training Center offers:

• 50+ seats

E Range Classroom:

• 30 seats

Law Enforcement Education

Sheriff Johnson's dedication to law enforcement education has been proven time and time again by his willingness to allow law enforcement officers from other agencies to take advantage of our classes and training events at no charge.

All Oklahoma County deputies attend a law enforcement mini academy each year to meet the state mandated training requirements set forth by the Counsel on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).

Mini Academies include:

• Firearms training and qualification
• Law enforcement drivers training
• Legal education updates
• Character and ethics training along with other subjects that change each year

Detention Officer Training includes:

• CPR and first aid
• Defensive tactics
• Oklahoma State Jail Standards Training
• Other subjects that change each year

Operations Directory

SUPPORT DIVISION

Facilities Division  |  Fleet Division  |  Preparedness Division

The Support Bureau of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office offers several functions to the agency. Primarily employees in this division tend to the daily upkeep of the facilities, and technical aspects of the sheriff’s office.

Facilities Division

The Facilities Division maintains the buildings and grounds of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office. Employees service the jail in a number of ways:

• Plumbing
• Electrical services
• Grounds keeping

Facility employees also work with inmates through our Trustee Program, a work release program that allows inmates to perform maintenance duties around county properties to reduce their sentences.

Contact Us

Facilities Division

201 N Shartel Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-713-1966

Fleet Division

The Fleet Division of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the condition of over 350 pieces of equipment. This equipment ranges from:

• Mountain bicycles
• Lawn and garden equipment
• Law enforcement cruisers
• Specialty heavy equipment

In addition to performing routine services on the equipment, they also install and perform minor repair of public safety equipment in the units used for law enforcement. Finally, they provide these same services to other county governmental agencies as well as several municipalities within the county. During times of extended incidents or natural disasters, they provide logistical/equipment support to other bureaus within the Sheriff's Office or to other agencies that may need assistance.

Contact Us

Fleet Division

8029 SE 29th
Oklahoma City, OK 73110

405-869-2540

Preparedness Division

The Office of Preparedness is tasked with making sure the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is capable of responding to significant events within our jurisdiction.

Objectives

• Emergency response plans
• Operating guidelines
• Training
• Coordinating personnel and assets
• Communications

The Office of Preparedness specifically coordinates response for the sheriff's office related to natural and man made disasters.

Response Teams Preparedness

• Central Oklahoma Law Enforcement Response Team (COLERT)
• Agricultural Response Team
• Buffer Zone Protection Program
• Mobile surveillance and security

Vehicles & Equipment

• Humvee fleet
• Surveillance towers
• Supply trailer
• Scene vehicles (ATV's, electric stand-up vehicles, utility vehicles)
• Generators
• MRAP

The Office of Preparedness is a diverse, well trained division which we strongly depend on to help our citizens during times of crisis.

Contact Us

Preparedness Division

2101 N.E. 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-713-1086