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Assistant Sheriff: Operations Bureau
Assistant Sheriff Jason Walker
Assistant Sheriff Walker started with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in 2006 as a Deputy Sheriff in Detention. Assistant Sheriff Walker has experience in all three Bureaus: Administration, Detention, and Operations. Throughout his career, he has served in several specialty assignments including Backgrounds, Civil, Major Accident Investigation Team, Motors Team and the SWAT Team, bringing a well-rounded perspective to leadership. He served as the Administrative Lieutenant of the Patrol Bureau prior to his appointment to Assistant Sheriff in 2025.
He has been awarded the Meritorious Unit Citation.
Assistant Sheriff Walker was a legislative lobbyist for the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for the 2023 and 2025 Legislative Sessions playing a key role in shaping critical public safety policy at the state level.
His work directly influenced several bills addressing mental health response, fighting for enhanced penalties for violent and repeat offenders, and reforms designed to improve the overall effectiveness of the criminal justice system. He has fought hard to ensure these legislative efforts reflect the challenges our deputies face every day while prioritizing the safety of our community.
He has been married for 35 years with two children and two grandchildren.
Assistant Sheriff Walker is honored to serve the community through the Sheriff’s Office.