Clark County Sheriff's Office
Law EnforcementIndiana, United States51-200 Employees
Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the Clark County Sheriff's Office is a county law enforcement agency serving Clark County. Its historical role includes the development of county detention facilities, culminating in the opening of the Clark County Correctional Facility in 1991. This facility began with 144 beds and was expanded over time, reaching a capacity of 446 beds after renovations completed in 2007, and it includes indoor and outdoor recreation and enhanced security. The office traces its roots to the early 19th century, with Clark County appointing its first sheriff in 1801. Its primary constituency is the residents of Clark County, for whom it provides law enforcement and detention services within the county’s justice system. It is positioned within the law enforcement industry as a long-standing county agency based in the Jeffersonville region.