Sheriff Mark Pettway
Jefferson County Alabama The Jefferson County, Alabama Sheriff's Office is headed up by Sheriff Mark L. Pettway.
Sheriff Pettway is committed to keeping communities and neighborhoods safe in Jefferson County.
06/05/2026
Congratulations to our newly promoted Sheriff’s Sergeants:
Deputy Steven Stewart
Deputy Courtney Pullum
Deputy Timothy Bishop
Deputy Jerry Thomas
Deputy Joseph Wordell
Deputy Christopher McClure
Deputy Ralph Howze
Deputy Allan McClinton
Deputy Brandon Streit
Deputy David Young
Once again, Congratulations!
06/05/2026
Congratulations to our newly promoted Sheriff’s Lieutenants:
Sergeant Phillip Blanding
Sergeant Edgar Avery
Sergeant Carl Benefield
Sergeant Ashanti McKinney
Sergeant Timothy Pugh
Sergeant Shirley Jackson
Sergeant Jason Pilkington
06/05/2026
Join us in congratulating Captain William Powell and Captain Terry Hale on their promotions. We couldn’t be more proud of them.
06/05/2026
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Jeffco Hoops is in full effect, fostering meaningful connections between our law enforcement officers and the community we serve. This initiative aims to bridge the gap and build trust through engagement in a shared passion for basketball.
06/05/2026
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, alongside our dedicated partners, remains steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. Our recent initiative, Operation Safer Communities, highlighted collaborative efforts that have significantly contributed to enhancing public safety.
The importance of collaboration allows us to pool resources, share intelligence, and develop comprehensive responses to the evolving challenges faced in our neighborhoods.
Operation Safer Communities continues to make an impact. This operation reflects the unwavering commitment of our dedicated law enforcement agencies to protect and serve the residents of Jefferson County.
Thank you to our partners: the Birmingham Police Department, Gardendale Police Department, U.S. Marshal Service, and Homeland Security Investigations. Their combined efforts have been instrumental in addressing critical safety concerns and fostering a secure environment for our communities.
We’re so proud of our partnerships! Organizations like Women Under Construction Network truly help us make our communities safer and stronger together.
06/04/2026
Session 74 has been hard at work. Our trainees are one step closer to becoming deputies. To learn more about becoming a deputy visit www.jeffcosheriffal.com.
06/03/2026
Recognizing kindness, one good deed at a time.
As part of Building Hope: 21 Days of Kindness, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Women Under Construction to surprise community members with citations for doing good. From simple acts of generosity to selfless service, these individuals reminded us that kindness has the power to make a lasting impact.
06/03/2026
We're celebrating some incredible heroes in our community. Deputy Black and Deputy John Parson were honored with the Medal of Valor by the Alabama Association of School Resource Officers for their remarkable courage and commitment to protecting our schools. Congratulations to both Deputy Black and Deputy Parson on this well-deserved recognition!
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