Gcso Employee Directory

The Gila County Sheriffs Office (GCSO) is located in Globe, Arizona. This agency provides municipal law-enforcement services for all of Gila County, and it oversees the county jail system. The GCSO maintains an additional law-enforcement patrol, communications, and detention center in Payson, Arizona. Functions of the sheriffs office include crimin... al justice administration, arrests and detention, and narcotics investigation. The office has an administrative bureau for civil and public safety communications, a patrol bureau for criminal investigation and squad duties, and a jail bureau for inmate management. Additionally, volunteers can participate in sheriff organizations like the Civilian Observer Program or the Emergency Diving Team. The current sheriff is J. Adam Shepherd, a veteran police officer boasting nearly 40 years of Gila residency. In addition, the sheriffs office provides extensive law-enforcement resources for rural areas. A considerable portion of Gila County still consists of rural, unincorporated communities. The GCSO has police authority in these unincorporated areas. Given the historical significance of the Gila region, the GCSO also plays an important role in maintaining law-enforcement records and making this documentation available to the public (excluding confidential or sealed files). You can reach the sheriffs office using the following information: The sheriffs office is the principle law-enforcement headquarters of this county. However, the county has several other visitors service centers and sub-stations to meet the needs of the Gila community. The county officially announced the operation of its substations on April 18, 2016. Visitors and residence contact these offices for information or non-emergency assistance. In addition to the sheriffs office and sub-stations, several of Gilas cities and towns operate local police departments. For example, Payson is over twice the size of Globe (population-wise). Its police jurisdiction spans an area of approximately 25 miles and provides ...Read More