Founded in 1822, the Clay County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to protecting the people of Clay County and the cities within. Sheriff Will Akin was elected in November 2020 and took over the office in January 2021. He set the office's new mission statement:

Embrace Change…Create Value…Inspire Others…

Change is a necessity, and we do all that we can to ensure our members are meeting the expectations of the community we serve. 

Without value, without dependability, without producing overall benefit, what is our organization for? Value is the key to keeping our organization looking forward, focusing on the good we can serve to the community. We value our county, we value our staff, and we value a safe place for our residents.

Inspiration keeps our members motivated, striving to do the absolute best and most honest work they can. Inspiring others around us fosters an empowered community, and that is the most valuable change we can offer.

Our Vision Statement: 
Bringing Sheriff's Office and Community together while serving with integrity and transparency.

Our Guiding Values:

Responsibility, Accountability, Courage, Honesty, Integrity and Service

Organization

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is composed of nine divisions, each led by a commander or director: Patrol, Investigations, Community Services, Professional Standards, Administrative, Detention, Emergency Management, Human Resources, and our Law Enforcement Resource Center. 

Click to view the organizational chart.