Undersheriff

Jason Torrey, Manistee County Undersheriff

Oversees personnel management functions of scheduling, work assignments, reviewing performance, and dealing with employee-related matters
Monitors daily operations of assigned areas, confers with supervisory officers regarding incidents and problems, and ensures compliance with departmental rules, regulations, and policies
Reviews reports of subordinate personnel and prepares regular reports of activities to the Sheriff
Performs various administrative functions including preparing of budgets, writing grants, and overseeing programs and services offered by the Sheriff’s Office
Handles complaints from citizens and determines appropriate action to resolve the matters
Coordinates departmental training for employees
Oversees departmental equipment including vehicles, boats, radios, etc.
Represents the Sheriff at meeting with various groups to explain policies and services and collect input on law enforcement issues; makes presentations to schools, community organizations, and others
Oversees and participates in maintenance of all records and reports, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations of various agencies
Freedom of Information (FOIA) Coordinator
In the absence of the Sheriff, assumes command of the Sheriff’s Office