Kern County Sheriff's Office

Kern County Sheriff's Office Official Facebook of Kern County Sheriff’s Office.NOT an emergency site,call 911.Limited public forum The Sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer.

Our History

Formed in 1866, the Kern County Sheriff's Office is the oldest law enforcement agency in the county. In addition to providing police services to the unincorporated portions of the county, the Sheriff has the responsibility for the jail system, providing bailiff and prisoner transportation service to the courts, search and rescue, coroner services, and civil process (serving lawsuit pa

pers). The Sheriff's Office has 1,202 sworn and civilian employees. There are 567 authorized deputy sheriff positions deployed in patrol, substations, detectives, courts services, and special investigations units. There are 338 detention deputy positions deployed in the detention facilities, and 297 Sheriff's professional support staff assigned throughout Kern County. The Sheriff, who also serves as the Coroner, is an elected official. All other ranks are county employees and fall under civil service regulations. Our Mission
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is committed to work in partnership with our community to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life for the residents and visitors of Kern County through professional public safety services. Kern County Sheriff’s Office
1350 Norris Rd., Bakersfield CA
661-391-7500

For emergencies, dial 9-1-1
To request a deputy in a non-emergency situation, or to file a report, call 661-861-3110. Out of area, call 1-800-861-3110
To receive up to the minute updates from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office by email and cell phone text KERNSHERIFF to 888-777 or go to www.nixle.com or www.kernsheriff.com

06/10/2026
Step up, stand out, and serve your community. Join KCSO as a Detentions Deputy Trainee!We’re hosting a recruitment and t...
06/10/2026

Step up, stand out, and serve your community. Join KCSO as a Detentions Deputy Trainee!

We’re hosting a recruitment and testing event specifically for graduating high school seniors ready to start a rewarding career in public safety. Learn about the hiring process, speak with current Detentions Deputies, and get application support on‑site.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕓 Event begins at 8 am
📍 Regional Training Center
962 Norris Road

Reserve your seat today and take the first step toward a career with purpose.

Congratulations to Sergeant Costello on graduating from the California POST Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institu...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Costello on graduating from the California POST Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI), Class 565!

The Sherman Block SLI is a prestigious leadership program that challenges law enforcement supervisors to strengthen their leadership skills, expand their professional knowledge, and uphold the highest standards of service and integrity. Through dedication and hard work, Sergeant Costello has invested in becoming an even stronger leader for our agency and the communities we serve.

On June 8th, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Metropolitan Patrol Divisi...
06/09/2026

On June 8th, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Metropolitan Patrol Division served a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of Smith Street in Bakersfield, California. Ultimately, thousands of dollars’ worth of recent stolen property was located at the residence.

Alfredo Gonzalez, age 47, of Bakersfield, John Estacio, age 46, of Bakersfield, and Gergorio Gonzalez, age 20, of Bakersfield, were subsequently arrested for commercial burglary, possession of stolen property over $950, and criminal conspiracy to commit a crime.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation (2026-00079768) is requested to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661)861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661)322-4040

Happening tomorrow!
06/08/2026

Happening tomorrow!

The Kern County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) will pay Beale a visit next Tuesday during Lunch at the Library! Come by and meet their official police dogs.🐾🚨 🥪 📚

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Extra-Help Departmental Analyst.💼 Extra Help Departmental Analyst💰 $28.94–$34...
06/08/2026

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Extra-Help Departmental Analyst.

💼 Extra Help Departmental Analyst
💰 $28.94–$34.59 per hour
🎓 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ready to put your skills to work in a meaningful way? Apply today at kcsojobs.org and become part of the KCSO team.

Today Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Kern Valley Search and Rescue, responded to report of a person swept awa...
06/07/2026

Today Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Kern Valley Search and Rescue, responded to report of a person swept away in the river near Lake Isabella. Deputies and Kern Valley Search and Rescue deployed multiple boat teams, drones, and helicopters conducting an exhaustive search. Kern County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue continues to search for the missing man.

06/04/2026

June is National Safety Month!

Your safety is our priority, and we are committed to keeping our community informed and protected. Stay safe, Kern County!

📞 KCSO Call Count at a GlanceMay 2026Each month we'll share a look at the work our deputies do across Kern County. These...
06/04/2026

📞 KCSO Call Count at a Glance

May 2026

Each month we'll share a look at the work our deputies do across Kern County. These numbers highlight the calls for service, proactive enforcement, and community contacts handled by our deputies as they serve Kern County.

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1350 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA
93308

Telephone

+16618613110

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