The duties and responsibilities of the Sheriff are outlined in the Nevada Revised Statutes, and so too is his authority to form the Administration of the Office. The Sheriff is responsible for maintaining a Civil Division, Search and Rescue, and Detention facility. The Sheriff’s Office not only performs all the duties and responsibilities outlined, but it also performs all the public safety functions of any defined local police department.

The Sheriff is elected to office at 4-year intervals and sworn into office in January, following the election. It is the Sheriff’s authority, derived from the Carson City Charter, Chapter 213, as approved by the Nevada State Legislature, to appoint an administrative staff of up to six employees (Chapter 213, paragraph 2.330) to fulfill his functions.

 The Executive Assistant to the Sheriff, is appointed by the Sheriff and is responsible for the administrative support of the Sheriff and executive staff. The Executive Assistant is responsible for internal and external communications and acts as a liaison for the Sheriff’s Administrative team and department. Additional responsibilities include project management, program management, and media relations. To contact Isela Pacheco email ipacheco@6317p.com or call (775)283-7806. 

The Undersheriff is appointed by the Sheriff. The Undersheriff oversees all the operational and administrative functions of the Sheriff’s Office and acts with the full authority of the Sheriff as directed. To contact Jerome Tushbant email Jtushbant@6317p.com or call (775)283-7802.

Assistant Sheriff, Operations is appointed by the Sheriff and is responsible for all defined “police” functions within a community. These include Patrol, Traffic, Detectives, Special Enforcement, Lab, and Evidence Vault. Additional responsibilities include the functions of SWAT, School Resource Officers, K-9, and Reserves. To contact Jim Primka email Jprimka@6317p.com or call 775-283-7804.

Assistant Sheriff, Administrative Operations, is appointed by the Sheriff. The Assistant Sheriff oversees those activities most directly associated with a Sheriff’s Office. These include the Detention Division, Communications/Dispatch, Civil and Records, Volunteers In Police Service units, Chaplains Program, and volunteers. NRS 248.050 requires this functional assignment to be filled. To contact Daniel Gonzales, call 775-283-7803 or email at dgonzales@6317p.com.

Chief, Administrative Affairs, is appointed by the Sheriff and is the department’s point of contact for the state regulatory agency Peace Officers Standards and Training. The Chief is responsible for overseeing the careers of every employee of the Sheriff’s Office, from recruitment to retirement. To contact Michaela Pence email Mpence@6317p.com or call 775-283-7805.

 Senior Coroner, is appointed to the Sheriff’s statutory ex-officio responsibilities for all coroner functions within the county. The Senior Coroner is responsible for overseeing death investigations, ensuring legal and procedural compliance, and is involved in managing post-mortem examinations, managing inquests, and coordinating with law enforcement, medical personnel, and families. To contact Pettie email mbraninburg@6317p.com or call 775-283-7863.