Yoakum County Texas

MISSION

Our mission is to provide effective and efficient law enforcement, detention, communications, civil, and court security services to the residents and visitors of Yoakum County through continued partnerships within our community to enhance the quality of life for all. 

VISION

It is the vision of the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office to instill trust and confidence by forming partnerships with the community and developing innovative solutions in an ever changing threat environment to continually deliver a level of service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve. 

Hiring Process:

• Application
• Personal History Statement
• Board Interview
• Interview with Sheriff Robert Whitfield
• Conditional Offer of Employment Upon Passing 
  • Psych Evaluation (Unlicensed or 180 Day Break In Service)
  • Medical Screening & Drug Test (Unlicensed or 180 Day Break In Service)
  • Physical Fitness Assessment (Deputy Applicants)
• FTO (Depending on Experience)

Inmate Communication and Commissary Services - City Tele Coin

Inmate Visitation Info: 

Visits must be scheduled in advance by calling the Yoakum County Law Enforcement Center. All visitors must present a valid government ID. Additional rules apply, for more information call 806-456-2377.

Female Inmates: 10 am to 12 pm / Male Inmates: 1 pm to 5 pm

Visit VINELink.com to check the custody status of your Offender.

"In accordance with Local Government Code, Chapter 85.024, the sheriff of a county with a total population of less than 350,000 in which a public school is located shall call and conduct semiannual school safety meetings. These meetings are held with various community stakeholders to discuss the following topics: school safety, coordinated law enforcement response to school violence incidents, law enforcement agency capabilities, available resources, emergency radio interoperability, chain of command planning, and other related subjects proposed by a person in attendance at the meeting." - Texas School Safety Center

The sheriff is required to submit a report to the Texas School Safety Center identifying the attendees of the meeting and the topics discussed. The Texas School Safety Center maintains the meeting reports, which can be accessed in the table below allowing for search by county.

Searches may be conducted by following this link: Sheriff School Safety Meeting Search

Both local school districts have partnered with the Stay ALERT School Safety Program to assist in reporting a number of school safety concerns. 

The StayALERT School Safety program is a reporting program designed to help provide a safer school environment. Report bullying, vandalism, drugs, alcohol, unsafe/harmful behavior, harassment, weapons, teacher/student conflict, and other safety concerns. This program is monitored & available 24/7/365.

Denver City ISD - Stay ALERT School Safety Program

Plains ISD - Stay ALERT School Safety Program