Welcome to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office

Inmate Trust Accounts

Use a credit or debit card to load money securely into an inmate’s account via Express Account.

“The Sheriff is first and foremost a peace officer under Michigan Law, charged with enforcing the laws enacted by the Legislature and discharging the executive law enforcement power for the preservation of public peace within St. Joseph County.”

As an elected official, the Sheriff is directly responsible to the citizens of St. Joseph County for the provision of effective law enforcement services and the safe, effective operation of the County Jail.

Divisions & Units

Department Contacts

Sheriff's Department

Name	Title	Phone
Chad Spence	Sheriff	(269) 467-9045
Danielle Brandenburg	Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff	(269) 467-9045
David Northrop	Undersheriff	(269) 467-9045
Jason Auton	Detective/Sergeant	(269) 467-9045
Josh Shook	Emergency Services Director	(269) 467-9045 ext. 225
Troy Faulk	Jail Administrator	(269) 467-9045
Zachary Zuk	Chief Deputy	(269) 467-9045