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 possibly 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 with all activities pertaining to the protection of lives and property of residents 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 and service programs and supervises staff to enforce the directives of the office.
  • Current Sheriff—Jim Miller, elected 2006
     
• Undersheriff: The Storey County Undersheriff is second in command and acts as department head in the absence of the Sheriff. The Undersheriff works closely with the Sheriff concerning the goals and objectives of the department and oversees program evaluations by providing updated status reports to the Sheriff. Budget preparation and management as well as establishing and updating policies and procedures for the office also fall in the Undersheriff’s realm of responsibility. The Undersheriff works in uniform and performs patrol and responds to calls whenever needed. The senior administrative sergeant reports directly to the Undersheriff.  
   
• Lieutenant: The senior administrative sergeant oversees the division sergeants and corporals, assists the sheriff and undersheriff with administrative duties, such as budget and scheduling, and is the department liaison to P.O.S.T. 
  •  Christopher Parsons, appointed 2006

• Sergeants: Currently, the Storey County Sheriff’s Office employs two sergeants who oversee the day-to-day operations of deputies, respond to calls for services, assist deputies as needed, correct and approve reports and conduct uniform and vehicle inspections. One sergeant oversees patrol and investigations. The senior administrative sergeant oversees the division sergeants and corporals, assists the sheriff and undersheriff with administrative duties, such as budget and scheduling, and is the department liaison to P.O.S.T.
  • Kenneth Quirk, appointed 2006
  • Jason Digs, appointed 2006 
     
• Corporals: One Storey County Corporal is in charge of the jail and supervises the deputies that are assigned to the jail. Two corporals assist the patrol division.
   
• Detectives: Storey County Detectives conduct specialized investigations of crimes committed within Storey County. The crimes they investigate range from felony to 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 investigate cases to conclusion and prepare cases for prosecution.

• Deputies: Storey County Deputies are assigned tasks in specific areas by the Sergeants. Some deputies are assigned to patrol while others are assigned to the jail and emergency dispatch services. Storey County employs 12 deputies to ensure adequate coverage and law enforcement at all times.
   
• Clerk: The Storey County Clerk is responsible for all administrative duties to support the judicial system. This includes processing legal records and updating criminal papers. Additionally, the Clerk is responsible for bookkeeping by collecting, recording and transmitting funds on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office and processes payroll for the Sheriff’s Office employees. 
   
• Administrative Specialist: This vital position is responsible for a wide array of functions to help ensure the Sheriff’s Office runs smoothly. From paying bills to ordering supplies and providing backup support to the Clerk, the Storey County Administrative Specialist fulfills a very important role.