For one to understand the history of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, there should be an understanding of what the duties of the Sheriff are, as set forth by the laws of the State of Alabama and its Constitution.

Our Locations

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, in the Birmingham Division, is located at 2200 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham. The Birmingham County jail is located just next door on Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. Sheriff’s Sub-stations are located in the strategic areas of the county, including Center Point, Forestdale, Cahaba Heights, and Mt. Olive. The Sheriff’s Office is also located in Bessemer Cut-Off Division, Bessemer. The Bessemer county jail is located next door to the Bessemer Sheriff’s Office Headquarters. There are three sub-stations located in McCalla, Oakgrove, and Sylvan Springs.

Bessemer is twelve miles west of Birmingham. Sheriff Mark Pettway maintains an office in both Divisions. The Chief Deputy is second in command of the Sheriff’s Office and oversees the daily operation and administration of the Office. The Assistant Sheriff commands the Bessemer Cut-Off Division and reports to the Sheriff.