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 In recognition of “National Correctional Officers and Employees Week,” the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the dedicated and hard-working professionals who make up our custody staff.   We recognize that these individuals have a challenging job, and we are grateful for the vital public safety service they provide to our community.   

Sheriff Bill Brown expressed his appreciation to the entire Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office custody staff and said, “Correctional professionals are an integral part of our law enforcement family, being tasked with the custody, care and supervision of thousands of offenders.  They are faced with demanding and stressful conditions on a daily basis, and execute their duties with skill and dedication.  We are indeed indebted to each and every one of them for their outstanding work and extraordinary commitment to serving others.”

The tradition of celebrating “National Correctional Officers and Employees Week” during the first week of May began in 1984 under a proclamation signed by former President Ronald Reagan.  The observation started out as “National Correctional Officers Week” and was modified by Congress in 1996 to “National Correctional Officers and Employees Week” to include all correctional professionals.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office currently has 196 corrections deputies and more than 50 additional hired professional custody staff.

If you interested in a custody corrections career with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office go to our website at www.sbsheriff.org and fill out an interest card.