We are located in Moab, Utah and serve all of Grand County. We are dedicated to serving the great people of our community and happy to do so. We are very proud to be part of this community. We are always looking for ways that we can improve and better serve each of you. We love this beautiful land in which we live and our community. We thank you for your continued support and we would love to hear from you all. Responsibilities:
The office of Sheriff is a constitutionally created office with duties prescribed by the Utah legislature. The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county and is elected every 4 years. The Sheriff has county-wide jurisdiction, but in practice, mostly concentrates activities outside city limits where municipal officers cannot operate. The Sheriff has been charged with the responsibility to maintain the public peace and protecting life and property of all citizens of Grand County. Obligations and responsibilities have continuously grown throughout the years. Duties:
The duties of the Sheriff’s Office have increased as administrative procedures, court decisions, and requirements of the laws have brought about sophisticated and technical advancements to law enforcement. Vision:
The Grand County Sheriff's Office will set standards of conduct and service through professionalism, integrity, accountability, education and training. The 'Grand County Sheriff's Office will foster productive partnerships with citizens, businesses, other members of the criminal justice system, and emergency responders, so the community will be best served. Core Values:
INTEGRITY
Integrity is the very foundation of our core ethics and shall be exhibited in every aspect of our professional and personal lives. This commitment entails much more than just adhering to the letter of the law or complying with a set of general orders. Integrity mandates that we incorporate honesty and fairness into the process of making even the smallest of decisions. It is through our conduct that we will earn the respect and trust of both our communities and of one another. SERVICE
We have dedicated ourselves to improving the quality of life and reducing the incidence of crime . We shall remain forever vigilant as a united force between the criminal element and their prospective victims. The public has entrusted us with the protection of their lives and property, and we willingly accept the inherent risks associated with this tremendous responsibility. We shall use customer satisfaction as the benchmark by which we measure our success. RESPECT
We shall consistently demonstrate tolerance, civility and fairness when dealing with community members and each other. Our reputation is dependent upon our ability to operate free from prejudice and favoritism in all situations. We shall remain cognizant of the fact that many citizens judge our entire agency by the actions of an individual; therefore, we shall always conduct ourselves in a manner that ensures respect for all our members. QUALITY
We shall never limit our performance to fit within the accepted standards set by those around us. Instead, we will work diligently and united to far exceed any and all expectations. We will continue to improve ourselves both professionally and personally through a combination of education, ingenuity and cooperation.
