About Us
Ross Schultze, Sheriff
Sheriff Schultze was elected in 2022.
FULL-TIME DEPUTY HIRING ELIGIBILITY LIST ANNOUNCEMENT
Completed applications must be received no later than Friday, January 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
SHERIFF ROSS SCHULTZE WILL BE AWARDING (1) SCHOLARSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.
Illinois Sheriffs' Association - College Scholarship Program. Application is now OPEN! www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2
In 1979, the ISA established a scholarship program for college-bound students. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic, extra-curricular and character qualifications.
Each Illinois county that participates in the ISA membership program awards at least one $500 scholarship each school year. The scholarship program is open to Illinois students attending an Illinois higher learning institution.
Go online today! Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 13, 2026.
WELCOMING DEPUTY SAMUEL BIELONG TO HIS NEW ROLE
We are pleased to congratulate Deputy Samuel Bielong on his appointment to full-time Deputy, effective January 2, 2026.
Deputy Bielong began his career with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in September 2020 as a part-time Correctional Officer. He transitioned to a full-time Correctional Officer role in April 2023, demonstrating strong dedication and professionalism throughout his service.
He is currently attending the police academy at Southwestern Illinois College, after which he will begin the field training program.
Please join us in congratulating Deputy Bielong on this achievement and wishing him continued success in his law enforcement career.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TYLER BRIDDICK PROMOTED TO CORPORAL
We would like to congratulate CO Briddick on his promotion to Corporal.
CONGRATULATIONS TO CORRECTIONAL OFFICER BLAKE GOODIN
Congratulations to Correctional Officer Blake Goodin on completing Southwestern Basic Correctional Academy!
Not only did CO Goodin receive the Illinois Sheriff's Association Award, but he also was presented the Second Place Academic Award.
We couldn't be prouder of CO Goodin and are privileged to have him as a part of our team.
Graduation Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCCF91pHpLY
CONGRAULATIONS TO DPT. KLINGEMAN ON HIS PROMOTION TO DETECTIVE!
THANK YOU TRACTOR SUPPLY FOUNDATION FOR THE GENEROUS DONATION!
K9 DPT. KLINGEMAN RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
K9 Dpt. Klingeman received a certificate of appreciation in recognition of commendable DUI enforcement from Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. Congratulations K9 Dpt. Klingeman!
OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS: RESPONSE AND INVESITATION 1 DAY TRAINING
Course Topics Include:
• Responsibilities of the responding patrol officer(s)
• Duties of uninvolved officer(s) on scene
• The critical role of the patrol supervisor
• Leadership and decision-making by police management
• The dispatcher’s role in an OIS response
• Managing media relations effectively
• The importance of Peer Support for involved officers
• Civil, criminal, and administrative investigations
• Conducting effective officer interviews
• Evidence identification and collection
• Building partnerships with outside law enforcement agencies
• Developing and applying OIS policy
• Conducting a thorough debrief
DATE: April 2nd, 2026 TIME: 8 AM – 5 PM
LOCATION: Washington County Ambulance Service, 18046 Enterprise Ave Nashville, IL 62263
TUITION: $225.00 (Payment required prior to class. Invoicing available upon request).
REGISTRATION: https://homefrontprotect.com/OIS020426
MEET OUR NEWEST DEPUTY, HONORARY DPT. DJ DANIEL!
What a privilege it was to be a part of yesterday's swearing in of Honorary Deputy DJ Daniel.
DJ Daniel is a 13-year-old courageous and brave young man who is battling brain cancer. DJ's dream has always been to be a police officer, and over the last several months that dream was made a reality.
Yesterday, over 200 law enforcement agencies, including Washington County Sheriff's Office, came together for a ceremony in St. Louis honoring DJ Daniel.
Thank you, DJ, for letting me be a part of your day, and welcome to the Washington County Sheriff's Office team.
Learn more about DJ Daniel Here:
DJ Daniel Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077303753150
DJ Daniel Trump Honorary Secret Service:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnfg88dXX_Y
Who is Devarjaye ‘DJ’ Daniel?
https://www.al.com/.../who-is-devarjaye-dj-daniel-cancer...