Respect, Responsibility & Results

Congratulations to Sergeant Candra Callicott! The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 609 honored her on Tuesday, May 15, with a certificate of appreciation as their Deputy of the Year at a ceremony during National Police Week. Sergeant Callicott was recognized for overseeing multiple long-term administrative and technical projects and taking them to successful conclusions, as well as for her continued excellence in her regular assignments.

Again this year, the Sheriff's Office Helping Hands team volunteered for Spring for Alexandria! On Friday, May 4, the 20-member team headed up by Sergeant Josiah helped beautify Dora Kelley Nature Park by collecting litter, spreading wood chips along the footpaths and planting new flowers in landscaped areas.

On Thursday, April 26, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honored Alexandria's public safety heroes at the 26th annual Valor Awards. Five members of the Sheriff's Office -- three deputies, a civilian manager and Sheriff Lawhorne -- were recognized for their life-saving actions. The Sheriff extends his congratulations to all the honoress.

On Wednesday, March 21, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office held its annual employee awards ceremony to recognize sworn and civilian staff for their achievements and contributions, as well as recent promotions. The City’s Chief of Staff Bruce Johnson delivered the keynote speech before Sheriff Dana Lawhorne presented the awards.

Deputy John O'Hara recently attended the United States Police Canine Association's Awards Banquet to receive his trophy for a first place finish in the Association's Explosive Detection Trials. In their regular duties, Deputy O'Hara and his K-9 "Sherman" investigate suspicious packages, conduct safety sweeps of the Courthouse, Detention Center and other public buildings, and attend community events where they demonstrate training and detection techniques.

The Detention Center Bureau is the largest of the Sheriff’s Office's four organizational bureaus. Under the command of Undersheriff Tony Davis, the Bureau is responsible for managing the Alexandria Detention Center's security function and is comprised of the Security Division. The Security Division supervises Security Teams, Special Management Sergeant, and Visitors Center operations, among other responsibilities.

The Judicial and Special Operations Bureau, under the command of Chief Deputy Timothy Gleeson, is the arm of the Sheriff’s Office most visible to the general public, with of its work performed in the streets and neighborhoods of Alexandria, or under the watchful eye of citizens who frequent the Alexandria Courthouse. The Bureau encompasses the Judicial Operations and Special Operations Sections, which are responsible for functions that serve the courts and perform security, warrant service and other special operations functions in the communities of Alexandria.

The Administrative Services Bureau is responsible for developing and managing the agency’s annual budget, hiring and training all Sheriff's Office employees, providing administrative support and for managing the Office's financial affairs.  The Bureau also provides for policy development and technology to support the Office's operations.

Inmate/Support Services is responsible for several important tasks that help facilitate the security and safety of the Detention Center through the intake/classification, case management inmate programming  and facility maintenance.

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office offers a well paid and challenging career in the fields of corrections, court security and law enforcement. Deputy Sheriffs primarily work in the direct supervision Detention Center housing approximately 450 local, state and federal inmates. Deputy Sheriffs manage inmate living units, deliver inmate discipline, respond to inmate requests, supervise inmates, and resolve inmate problems.

Volunteers are an essential part of the work of the Sheriff’s Office. Many rehabilitative programs offered to inmates are conceived of or delivered by volunteers, and our volunteers are at the heart of Detention Center programming. Regardless of your skills, your interest in being a volunteer with the Sheriff’s Office is much appreciated so please explore the opportunities and procedures to joining our team and making a difference in our community!