Located in Chattanooga, TN, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is a regional leader in local law enforcement. As the fourth largest sheriff’s office in Tennessee, HCSO is accredited and skilled in many specialty operations like marine patrol, underwater rescue, drone, SWAT, and K9. At HCSO you will experience supportive leadership; traditional, innovative policing; and agency-wide teamwork. HCSO also oversees the Silverdale Detention Center and is responsible for the safety for over 1,000 inmates.