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10/26/2026

10/16/2026

Sheriff Goodin talks about crime, jail and a software update.

10/15/2026

Scott County Sheriff’s Office

Inmate Roster in Maintenance

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce to the community that our inmate roster on our website will be down for maintenance temporarily. We are working on upgrading our internal systems. When this upgrade is complete, the inmate roster will be back online, and we will send out an announcement.

Alongside this maintenance, we will turn off the inmate roster daily alert notifications. These notifications will resume when the roster is back online.

We appreciate your patience and we look forward to announcing the return of these features to the website soon!

For more information about the Scott County Sheriff’s Office website, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (812) 752- 8400 or visit www.ScottCountySheriff.org.

10/09/2026

ATTENTION!!!!! HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Achieves Highest National Accreditation Level for Jail Operations.

There are only two other jails in the State of Indiana that have achieved this Award

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office announced today that the Scott County Jail has officially earned Level I Accreditation, the highest level achievable—from the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).

This achievement recognizes full compliance with NIJO’s Legal-Based Jail Guidelines®, a rigorous framework grounded in constitutional standards, federal and state statutes, and industry best practices. Level I Accreditation represents the gold standard in correctional management, requiring high operational compliance across hundreds of core safety, administrative, and security benchmarks.

The accreditation evaluation process involved an extensive 100 plus hours/multi-phase review:

Policy & Procedure Audit: Verification that departmental operational policies align with current legal mandates and constitutional protections.

Historical Documentation: Examination of records, incident logs, and training history to ensure established policies are consistently executed in daily practice.

On-Site Inspection: Comprehensive physical evaluation of facility safety, security protocols, and cleanliness, accompanied by interviews with staff and leadership.

"Earning Level I Accreditation reflects the hard work and dedication our corrections staff put into maintaining a safe, and legally compliant facility every day," said Scott County Sheriff. "Achieving NIJO’s highest accreditation level proves to our community that we operate with transparency, professionalism, and accountability." There are only two other jails in the state of Indiana that have achieved this status.” “If this award was a sport, it would be like winning a state championship.”

The National Institute for Jail Operations provides specialized legal-based resources for detention facilities nationwide. Adherence to NIJO standards enhances safety for staff and inmates, minimizes risks, and promotes operational efficiency throughout the facility. Along with insurance reductions, lawsuit compliance records and employee professionalism.

More to follow.
Pictured below: Chief Deputy Joe Guarneri, Sheriff Jerry Goodin, Assistant Jail Commander Patti Combs, NIJO Inspector John Young and Jail Commander Doug Herald.

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Goodin

09/28/2026

Sending prayers for Trooper Phillips family and K.S.P.

Today, we face one of the most difficult moments an agency can endure as we announce the loss of one of our own. Trooper Hayden Phillips, Unit 369, made the ultimate sacrifice while
patrolling I-65 in Warren County. He was assigned to Post 3 Bowling Green and was a graduate of Cadet Class 103. His dedication to duty and commitment to the commonwealth will not
be forgotten.
Our hearts break for Trooper Phillips’ family, loved ones, and fellow troopers as we grieve this tremendous loss. We will carry his memory with us, honor the life he lived and the badge he wore, and stand together as an agency to support this family in the days ahead.
-Colonel Phillip Burnett, Jr.

09/25/2026

We want to congratulate another graduate of our G.E.D. program. Pictured below from Left to Right: Tim Williams from New Creation Addiction Ministries, Charles Stucker from River Valley Resources, Inmate receiving G.E.D. and Chief Deputy Joe Guarneri.

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

The Scott County Sheriff's Office sending special thanks to "Quilts for Cops" out of Newburg, OR for providing our Deputy a quilt after the wreck that the Deputy was involved in recently, as you can see our Deputy Vogt is doing great and back to work. Thank you again so much.
Pictured below: Sheriff Jerry D. Goodin, Deputy Danielle Vogt and Chief Deputy Joe Guarneri.

09/15/2026

JOB POSTING

SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Jailer) – PART TIME POSITION

POSITION: Part- Time Corrections Officer (Jailer)

WORK SCHEDULE: Varies / 24 Hour Public Service Operation

QUALIFICATIONS:
This position will primarily be responsible for monitoring inmates, transporting and searching inmates, including the possibility of strip searches. In addition, applicants must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with the ability to complete required training. A copy of the complete job description is available at the Auditor’s office and may be obtained at the time of application. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED; have a valid Indiana driver’s license; and be in good standing with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Candidates can obtain a Scott County Government Application at the Scott County
Auditor’s office from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Scott County, Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, or disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Address

111 S 1st Street
Scottsburg, IN
47170

Telephone

(812) 752-8400

Website

http://www.scottcountysheriff.org/

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