Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Hillsboro, Illinois

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Hillsboro, Illinois As such, his is the largest law enforcement agency in the county.

The MCSO is committed to protecting the peace and safety of each resident & community throughout Montgomery County by enforcing laws, holding offenders accountable, & working to maintain the trust of the public we serve. The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county and serves as the acting officer of the Circuit Court and director of safety and administrator of the county jail.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has a Sheriff, Undersheriff, Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator, eleven Patrol Deputies including two Patrol Sergeants and two Investigators as well as twelve Telecommunicators, six Correctional Officers, one Office Administrator, Jail Chief Cook, Maintenance personnel and one K-9 Unit.

Thank you to the Witt Royalty to stopping by the Sheriff’s Office today and bringing some delicious treats. We appreciat...
08/22/2026

Thank you to the Witt Royalty to stopping by the Sheriff’s Office today and bringing some delicious treats. We appreciate you thinking of us.

08/12/2026

Press release:
On the evening of August 11th through the morning of August 12th information was received through the Nokomis Police Department that a possible explosive device(s) was located inside of an abandoned residence near Shane Cole Park in Nokomis. A subsequent investigation by NPD, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Secretary of State Police Bomb Squad, and FBI led to a search warrant being obtained through the Montgomery County States Attorney Office. A perimeter was established around the residence and neighbors were advised to evacuate their homes or shelter in place. Secretary of State Police Bomb Squad and FBI then systematically conducted a search of the exterior and interior of the property. The search resulted with items resembling a “pipe bomb” being removed from the residence, analyzed, and deemed to be non-explosive. No explosive devices or material were located on the property. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank those residents impacted for your cooperation and patience. We would also like to thank NPD, SOS bomb squad, FBI, Montgomery County EMA, Montgomery County States Attorney Shaw, and Nokomis Fire and Ambulance for your dedicated service as this matter was carefully resolved.

08/12/2026

UPDATE:

The investigation in Nokomis has been completed, and all affected roadways are now open to traffic.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will release an official statement regarding the incident shortly. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation throughout the investigation.

08/12/2026

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident with the Nokomis Police Department and Secretary of State Police near Shane Cole Park.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of the community and residents. To protect the integrity of the investigation no further information will be released until the investigation is complete.

08/04/2026

In-person visiting for detainees at the Montgomery County Jail, scheduled for today, Tuesday, 08/04/2026, has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

NO PUBLIC PARKING AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DURING OLD SETTLERS To ensure emergency vehicles and first responders have imm...
08/03/2026

NO PUBLIC PARKING AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DURING OLD SETTLERS
To ensure emergency vehicles and first responders have immediate access to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office during the Old Settlers celebration, the Sheriff's Office parking lots are not available for public parking.
Beginning Wednesday morning, the east parking lot will be closed to the public.
Beginning Thursday afternoon, the N. Main Street entrance to the Sheriff's Office will also be closed to the public.
Do not park in any blocked, barricaded or restricted areas. Vehicles parked in these areas may be towed at the owner's expense to maintain emergency access.
A limited number of parking spaces will remain available on the west side of the Sheriff's Office parking lot and can be accessed from Hamilton Street. These spaces are intended for Sheriff's Office business only.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep emergency access open and ensure the safety of our community during Old Settlers.

REMINDER APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 8-6-26EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYPLEASE SHAREThe Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is acceptin...
07/31/2026

REMINDER APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 8-6-26

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PLEASE SHARE
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for employment with the MCSO as a full time Telecommunicator.
This position currently includes working 8 hour shifts along with 13-14 paid holidays. The starting pay is $26.79/hour with 6 years of step raises and annual contract raises, along with IMRF retirement, paid vacation, personal and sick days.
All applicants must be able to successfully complete a written test, oral interview, psychological test and urine drug test. All interested individuals must obtain an application from the MCSO in Hillsboro or at www.montgomerycountyil.gov on the Sheriff's page.
Please bring the completed application to the Sheriff's office or submit it via email to [email protected] by Thursday, August 6, 2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYPLEASE SHAREThe Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for employment with t...
07/23/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PLEASE SHARE

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for employment with the MCSO as a full time Telecommunicator.
This position currently includes working 8 hour shifts along with 13-14 paid holidays. The starting pay is $26.79/hour with 6 years of step raises and annual contract raises, along with IMRF retirement, paid vacation, personal and sick days.
All applicants must be able to successfully complete a written test, oral interview, psychological test and urine drug test. All interested individuals must obtain an application from the MCSO in Hillsboro or at www.montgomerycountyil.gov
Please bring the completed application to the Sheriff's office or submit it via email to [email protected] by Thursday, August 6, 2026

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Independence Day as we celebrate the freedoms we are so fortunate to have. Whe...
07/04/2026

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Independence Day as we celebrate the freedoms we are so fortunate to have. Whether you're spending the day with family, friends, or enjoying community festivities, please celebrate responsibly and help keep our roads and neighborhoods safe.
As you celebrate, we'd also like to thank all of the first responders, dispatchers, healthcare workers, military members and everyone else who is spending the holiday at work to keep our communities safe and running. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.
Have a happy, safe, and memorable Fourth of July!

07/02/2026

To our first responders..

Happy 4th of July!!

I hope you all safely enjoy the upcoming holiday and are able to celebrate our freedoms. Thank you to those who will be working and I thank all of you for stepping to the plate each day to defend the Constitution, protect the American people, and uphold the law. For many the sacrifices you make go unseen but those sacrifices continue to protect our communities and defend the freedoms we enjoy. 🇺🇸

Sheriff Tyson Holshouser

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140 N Main Street
Hillsboro, IL
62049

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