Administration

Have you ever been curious what a deputy does? What other positions help run law enforcement in Storey County? Here’s your opportunity to get to know Storey County’s Sheriff Office. And, if you’re interested in joining our team, click here for current openings.

• Sheriff: As the head of the law enforcement agency, the Sheriff directs the Storey County Sheriff's Office in all activities pertaining to the protection of life and property of county residents, visitors, and businesses. The Sheriff is an elected official and manages a staff of approximately 30 employees and a fleet of approximately 15 marked and unmarked vehicles. The Sheriff develops and implements plans, policies, service programs, and supervises staff to enforce the directives of the office.
  • James G. Miller, elected 2006

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• Assistant Sheriff: The Storey County Assistant Sheriff acts as department head in the absence of the Sheriff. The Assistant Sheriff works with the Sheriff to achieve the goals and objectives of the department while coordinating the various divisions of the Sheriff's Office.  Budget preparation and management, as well as establishing and updating policy and procedure for the office fall within the Assistant Sheriff's realm of responsibility.
  • Gerald Antinoro, appointed 2009.

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• Lieutenant: This position oversees one or more divisions, providing guidance and support to sergeants, statistical data to the Sheriff and Undersheriff for strategic planning, and assists with administrative duties, such as budget, policy formation, enforcement, and scheduling. This is a uniformed position that fills in where needed in the patrol and jail divisions.
  • Kenneth Quirk, appointed 2008
  • Tad Fletcher, appointed 2009

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• Sergeant: The Storey County Sheriff’s Office sergeants oversee the day-to-day activities of deputies in the Patrol, Investigative, and Jail Divisions: they respond to calls for services, provide guidance and assistance to deputies as needed, correct and approve reports, and conduct uniform and vehicle inspections.            
• • Sergeants Jeff Bowers and Tony Dosen, Patrol Division
  • Sergeant Melanie Keener, Investigations Division

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• Corporal: Corporals are Senior Deputies who fill in during the Sergeant’s absence. They are responsible for assisting the Sergeant in the performance of supervisory duties within their assigned area and provide on-the-job training for new employees.

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• Detective: Storey County Detectives conduct specialized investigations of crimes committed in, or having a connection to, Storey County. They investigate felony and gross misdemeanor violations. Detectives perform plain clothes police duty requiring considerable discretion and specialized knowledge and skills in the investigation and detection of crime. They work closely with the District Attorney’s Office in the preparation of cases for prosecution. 

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• Deputy: Storey County deputies are the backbone of the agency. Most of the deputies are specifically tasked to patrol the county; prevent and detect criminal acts; apprehend violators; and assist citizens as needed while maintaining the professionalism and integrity our county deserves. Their goal is to provide the safest environment possible for our citizens and visitors. Some deputies are assigned to the jail. This is a specifically taxing assignment because these deputies have the responsibility to provide for the constant care and custody of those individuals incarcerated in the county jail. 

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• Administrative Specialist: This position is responsible for a wide array of functions ensuring the Sheriff’s Office runs smoothly. Duties include records processing and retention, paying bills, ordering supplies, and processing work cards to name a few. The Storey County Administrative Specialist fulfills a vital role in maintaining the functionality of the Sheriff’s Office.