Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Hamilton County, Tennessee

Sheriff Jim Hammond
Jim Hammond
Sheriff
Chief Allenn Branum
Allen Branum
Chief

Mission Statement

We at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have committed ourselves to law enforcement excellence through cooperative efforts between the citizens of Hamilton County and ourselves. We seek justice and an enhanced quality of life for all members of our community regardless of age, race, creed or national origin.

County Facts

Hamilton County comprises 542 square miles with a total population of 309510--roughly 568 residents per square mile--with 8810 private businesses employing 174484 people and 134674 places of residence. This information was obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Quick Links

Employment Opportunities - Job postings for HCSO are listed here as well as information on what to bring when applying.

Training Schedule - Calendar of training events.  Last updated: 1/6/2009

Contact Info at a Glance

In an emergency, always dial 911.

HCSO Dispatch
911 Center
3300 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37407
Phone: (423) 622-0022
Fax: (423) 495-1713

Administrative Offices
600 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 209-7000
Fax: (423) 209-7001

Sex Offender Registry
601 Walnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423)209-7198
Fax: (423)209-7151

Jail Central Control
601 Walnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 209-7050
Fax: (423) 209-7051

Investigative Services
6233 Dayton Blvd.
Chattanooga, TN 37343
Phone: (423) 209-8940
Fax: (423) 209-8878

Patrol Services
6233 Dayton Blvd.
Chattanooga, TN 37343
Phone: (423) 209-8900
Fax: (423) 209-8932

External Links

Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force

Tennessee's Sexual Offender Registry Database - Search for sexual predators in your area.

Tennessee Crime Online Database - Your one-stop shop for finding crime information for all municipalities in Tennessee.

Bureau of Justice Statistics - Nationwide crime statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Justice.

D.E.A. Drug-Related Information for Tennessee - Yearly statistics on drug seizures here in Tennessee, as well as contact information for local D.E.A. offices.

Internet Crime Prevention Tips - Internet crime schemes that steal millions of dollars each year from victims continue to plague the Internet through various methods. Following are preventative measures that will assist you in being informed prior to entering into transactions over the Internet.