Churchill County Sheriff's Office

09/02/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING — DEPUTY SHERIFFS 🚨

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff positions in both our Patrol Division and Detention Center.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career serving your community, working as part of a professional team, and having opportunities to grow within law enforcement, we encourage you to apply.

Positions Available:

🚔 Patrol Deputy
⭐ Detention Deputy

Competitive pay, excellent benefits, Nevada PERS retirement, paid leave, and opportunities for specialized assignments and career advancement.

Apply today:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/churchill

Come serve your community with the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office.

09/01/2026

🕊️ DOVE SEASON OPENS TODAY – COMMUNITY SAFETY REMINDER 🕊️

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents that today, September 1, is the opening day of dove hunting season.

Throughout the day, you may hear increased gunfire in rural and agricultural areas as hunters participate in the season opener. The sound of gunfire alone does not necessarily indicate an emergency.

Please use good judgment when contacting emergency services.

Call 911 immediately if:
• You witness someone being shot, injured, or threatened with a firearm.
• You see someone intentionally shooting toward homes, occupied buildings, roadways, vehicles, or people.
• You believe there is an immediate threat to life or public safety.
• You observe suspicious or dangerous firearm activity where someone may be in imminent danger.

If you simply hear gunshots in an area where hunting commonly occurs and there are no indications of an immediate threat or emergency, please do not call 911 solely to report the sound of gunfire.

We also remind hunters to know their target and what is beyond it, follow all applicable hunting and firearm laws, respect private property, and always practice safe firearm handling.

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office wishes everyone a safe and responsible hunting season.

08/31/2026

HELP SUPPORT FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE HAWK FIRE

HELP SUPPORT FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE HAWK FIRE
The Pregnancy Care Center has partnered with Oasis Academy College Prep to collect much-needed baby supplies for families displaced by the Hawk Fire in the Reno area.
They are currently asking for donations of:
• Diapers• Baby wipes• Baby formula
These essential items can sometimes be overlooked during disaster-relief efforts, but for families with infants and young children, they are an immediate and critical need.
The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office is proud to serve as a collection location and help support this community effort.
Donations are being collected now through Thursday, September 3. Because of the immediate need, donations will be transported to evacuees as quickly as possible.
Drop-off locations:
Oasis Academy High School1 Bighorn Way
Pregnancy Care Center1000 Auction Road
Churchill County Sheriff’s Office Lobby180 West A Street
If you can help, please consider donating. Even a single package of diapers, wipes, or formula can make a meaningful difference for a family facing an incredibly difficult time.
Thank you to the Pregnancy Care Center, Oasis Academy College Prep, and everyone in our community who continues to step up to help our neighbors in need.

08/24/2026

08/08/2026

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office is currently at Rafter 3C for community day. Please bring your kids down to get those school supplies your children will need for this upcoming school year. While you’re there, please stop by our booth and say hello to Sheriff Orozco, Corporal White and Deputy Powell. We look for to seeing you all there.

08/05/2026

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the officer’s family, and all those affected by the tragic loss of an officer killed in the line of duty today.

During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the fallen officer’s loved ones and the entire Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department family. We stand with you in honor, respect, and solidarity.

Rest easy. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

07/28/2026

Last week, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office welcomed four new members to the agency: one Deputy Sheriff and three Reserve Deputies.

Sheriff Lee Orozco administered the oath of office to Deputy Ana Ochoa, who joins the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office after previously serving with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Ochoa brings valuable prior law enforcement experience to our agency and already holds a Nevada Category III P.O.S.T. certificate. She will begin her service with the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office in the Detention Center.

Sheriff Orozco also swore in Reserve Deputies Stephen Skoda, Leif Steinbaugh, and Robert Bridges.

Reserve Deputies Skoda and Steinbaugh will participate in the agency’s reserve training program, where they will receive the knowledge and skills necessary to perform law enforcement duties and assist both the Operations Division and the Detention Center.

Reserve Deputy Bridges already holds a Nevada Category I P.O.S.T. certificate. After becoming familiar with the agency’s Standard Operating Procedures and completing required specialized training and certifications, he will be eligible to assist the Operations Division with designated functions.

Please join us in welcoming Deputy Ochoa and Reserve Deputies Skoda, Steinbaugh, and Bridges to the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office.

07/20/2026

We have little information so far on the death of a Reno PD Officer. This is the third death of an officer in less than a year. Our hearts go out to the family and the Reno Police Department.

Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to our Reno Police Department brothers and sisters. Sending thoughts and prayers to our brother and his family. RPD has been hit so hard in the last year…love to you all.

07/17/2026

US 50 reopened

US 50 is reopened for normal traffic.

07/16/2026

US 50 near Gummow is closed for fatal accident

Sheriff's deputies, Fallon PD officers, and NHP troopers responded to a multi-vehicle accident on US 50 near Gummow Road. Due to a fatal accident involving several vehicles, US 50 near Gummow is shut down for NHP to conduct its investigation. Traffic is being rerouted, and it is unknown when the roadway will be reopened. Avoid the area, and we will post when it is reopened.