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 Brent A. Fischer

521 Vermont St

Quincy, IL 62301

217-277-2200

 

The Adams County Merit Commission is accepting applications for testing from people seeking to become deputies and corrections officers for the Adams County Sheriff's Office.  For completion information including requirements, location, time, click the link below.

Patrol Deputy             Corrections Officer

Testing will be conducted on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Application Form (pdf)

 

 

Sheriff Brent A. Fischer was elected in 1998.  He is committed to bringing "pride and integrity" to the department.  Biography 

 

Under the Sheriff is the Chief Deputy, Fred Kientzle.

 

There are five Sergeants in the Adams County Sheriff’s Department.  They are Andy Rivard, Randy Jackson, Bill Wilson, Brian Vonderhaar, and Rich Wagner.  We then have 22 sworn deputy sheriff’s who are the basis of our patrol division.

 Jail Administrator, Chad Downs, heads our corrections division with four sergeants supervising the shifts. Our correction facility is located on the top floor of the Adams County Courthouse and has a capacity of 120. There are 22 full time correction officers who staff the corrections facility.

Offender Watch - Search for sex offenders living in Adams County and sign up to be notified if one moves near your address. 

Merit Commission - Find out details about Merit Commission and how to become a Deputy or Correction Officer. 

Sheriff's Sales - This is a list of property that is to be auctioned off under the direction of the sheriff. 

 

Active Felony Warrants - Review a pdf document that lists about 300 names of people with outstanding warrants from Adams County.

 

Civil Papers - Learn how to have papers served, the associated cost, and check the status of them.

 

Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers - This program encourages citizens to work with local law enforcement to reduce crime in their neighborhoods.  Cash rewards are available for tips leading to arrests.

Registered Sex Offenders - Information provided by the Illinois State Police.  Includes a database of those living in Adams County.

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Revised: January 27, 2010 .