Glenn County Sheriff

Glenn County Sheriff's Office Patrol Truck in Elk Creek

The Glenn County Sheriff is responsible for law enforcement services in the unincorporated areas of the county and within the City of Willows.

We administer the County Jail, Dispatch, and function as the County Coroner. We patrol waterways to protect residents and property and acts as the Director of Emergency Services.

The Mission Of The GLENN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is to work in partnership with all citizens to protect life and property and to enhance the quality of life for each person living in the Glenn County Community; We, the men and women of the department, stand by our motto: Commitment To Service, Dedication To Community

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Start your career in public safety at Glenn County Sheriff's Office

To view open positions, job descriptions, and to apply, go to Glenn County Job Opportunities

now hiring for correctional deputy and emergency dispatcher

Now Hiring for the following Positions - Check back for open positions.

Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) Permit Application and Renewals

CCW application by appointment

ATTENTION - CCW permits are done by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment, click here or call 530-934-6441
Additional information can be found under resources or by clicking here and going to the CCW application section.
If you have specific questions, please email, [email protected].

Volunteers Needed

Do you want to serve your community and help make it a safer place? Join one our volunteer programs.

Glenn County Volunteers in Partnership with the Sheriff (VIPS) and Glenn County Search and Rescue are accepting new volunteers. Volunteers of all skills and abilities are needed. Check out our Volunteer Opportunities page for more information.

VIPS flyer SAR volunteer flyer

Do you have your California Boater Card?

California Boater Card

California boating law requires boaters to obtain and carry a California Boater Card (CBC) while operating a recreational motorized vessel on California waterways. This card is often called the ‘California boating license’. Effective January 1, 2025 all persons regardless of age must have a CBC.

Apply for a California Boater Card