Sheriff

Duties and Responsibilities of the County Sheriff

• The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of the county, responsible for maintaining the peace and enforcing state criminal laws.
• The Sheriff must provide court security and is required to serve and execute processes, subpoenas, writs, and orders as directed by the County and District courts.
• The Sheriff operates the county jail and must maintain and feed prisoners.
• The Sheriff is also the fire warden for prairie or forest fires in the county and is also responsible for Search and Rescue.
• Issuance and approval of concealed handgun permits.
• Finally, the Sheriff performs certain functions in connection to civil processes, including sales of real and personal property to satisfy debt or tax liens.

Otero County Undersheriff: Enrique "Rick" Guzman

220 E 2nd St.

La Junta, CO 81050

Office phone: 719-383-3062

Email: eguzman@oterogov.org