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County Sheriff

 

Robert Whitfield
Sheriff
rwhitfield@yoakumcounty.org

Aaron Natividad
Chief Deputy
anatividad@yoakumcounty.org

Janna Pence
Captain/Jail Administrator
jpence@yoakumcounty.org

Yoakum County
Law Enforcement Center

P.O. Box 189 / 1405 ST HWY 214
Plains, TX 79355

Phone: 806-456-2377 (24 Hour)
Fax: 806-456-5431

Denver City Substation

1010 N. Main Ave
Denver City, TX 79323

Phone: 806-592-2727
(Normal Business Hours)

  • Hiring Process:

    • Application
    • Personal History Statement
    • Board Interview
    • Interview with Sheriff Robert Whitfield
    • Conditional Offer of Employment Upon Passing 
      • Psych Evaluation (Unlicensed or 180 Day Break In Service)
      • Medical Screening & Drug Test (Unlicensed or 180 Day Break In Service)
      • Physical Fitness Assessment (Deputy Applicants)
    • FTO (Depending on Experience)

  • Dave Tedford
    Emergency Management Coordinator

    Adam Peevy
    Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator

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    Information and Resources - TDEM: Texas Division of Emergency Management


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