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Robert Whitfield
Sheriff
rwhitfield@yoakumcounty.org

Aaron Natividad
Chief Deputy
anatividad@yoakumcounty.org

Janna Pence
Captain/Jail Administrator
jpence@yoakumcounty.org

Yoakum County
Law Enforcement Center

P.O. Box 189 / 1405 ST HWY 214
Plains, TX 79355

Phone: 806-456-2377 (24 Hour)
Fax: 806-456-5431

Denver City Substation

1010 N. Main Ave
Denver City, TX 79323

Phone: 806-592-2727
(Normal Business Hours)

  • 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)
  • Dave Tedford
    Emergency Management Coordinator

    Adam Peevy
    Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator

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    Information and Resources - TDEM: Texas Division of Emergency Management



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