Command Staff
The Command Staff of the Sheriff's Office is composed of Division Heads and key personnel who are responsible for overall operations under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff. These people bring decades of valuable experience and knowledge to the daily operations of the Burke County Sheriff's Office. They each have unique responsibilities and are accountable for the day-to-day operational and policy decision making. They make final recommendations to the Sheriff on several personnel matters. These commanders and supervisors also serve in variety of ways to carry out the mission of the Sheriff.
Major Jason Vinson
Criminal Investigations Division
Criminal Investigations Division
Captain James Kelly
Criminal Investigations Division
Criminal Investigations Division
Captain Brandon Reeves
Special Operations Division
Special Operations Division
Captain Michael Hodge
Road Patrol Division
Road Patrol Division
Captain Ben Harman
Vice / Narcotics Division
Vice / Narcotics Division
Lieutenant Chris Leopard
Training Division
Sergeant Austin Miettunen
Budget Analyst
Budget Analyst