Madera County Sheriff's Office

Madera County Sheriff's Office The Madera County Sheriff's Department was formed in 1893, the same year the County of Madera was founded. The county’s first Sheriff, W.H.

Serving Madera County since 1893, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office protects unincorporated communities through Patrol, Investigations, Special Operations & Professional Standards while leading emergency response and coroner services countywide. Thurman, served from 1893 to 1895. Sheriff Tyson Pogue is the 15th Sheriff to serve Madera County. Sheriff Pogue is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer and

Chief Coroner of Madera County. He is responsible for providing public protection and investigating crimes that occur within the unincorporated areas of Madera County. The Madera County Sheriff’s Department is divided into four distinct and critical levels, all of which operate under the direction of Sheriff Pogue. Those sections are: the Valley Division, Mountain Division, Corrections Division, and Administrative Division which oversees the offices of records, dispatch, civil process and court security.

🚨🩸 BATTLE OF THE BADGES HAS BEGUN! 🩸🚨The 25th Annual North Valley Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is underway, and the ...
06/02/2026

🚨🩸 BATTLE OF THE BADGES HAS BEGUN! 🩸🚨

The 25th Annual North Valley Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is underway, and the Madera County Sheriff's Office is currently in 2nd place! We need your help to make a lifesaving impact in our community.

Join us for our first Mobile Blood Drive:
📅 June 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Madera County Jail
195 Tozer Street, Madera

Every donation helps provide critical blood supplies to local patients and earns points for the Madera County Sheriff's Office in the Battle of the Badges competition.

Can't make it on June 2? You can still support Team Madera County Sheriff's Office by donating at any Central California Blood Center location throughout the month. Be sure to tell them you're donating on behalf of the Madera County Sheriff's Office.

We will also be hosting at least two more mobile Blood Drives in the month of June:
June 8, 2026
Madera County Sheriff's Office Heaquarters
2725 Falcon Drive, Madera

AND
June 22, 2026
Oakhurst location To Be Announced

Together, we can save lives, support our community, and bring the Battle of the Badges trophy home to Madera County! ❤️

Visit donateblood.org to schedule your appointment or stop by and donate.

Please be aware of the upcoming prescribed burn by CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced on June 3, 2026 in the Tesoro Viejo ...
06/01/2026

Please be aware of the upcoming prescribed burn by CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced on June 3, 2026 in the Tesoro Viejo area.

For questions related to the prescribed burn, please view the Cal Fire post.

🔥 We urge our community members to begin preparing for the upcoming wildfire season.

Two steps residents can take to be prepared are to:
🔥 Know Your Zone
🔥 Sign up for emergency alerts

🗒️ For a comprehensive list of resources and information, visit ReadyMadera.com

📱 Download the Madera County Sheriff’s Mobile App: MaderaSheriffApp.com for real time weather alerts.

‼️ To find your Madera County zone, visit MaderaAware.com ‼️

During a wildfire, seconds count. Prepare now.

UPDATE: May 30, 2026 7:34 pmAvenue 14 Fire - EVACUATION WARNING LIFTEDThe Evacuation Warning due to fire for the followi...
05/31/2026

UPDATE: May 30, 2026 7:34 pm

Avenue 14 Fire - EVACUATION WARNING LIFTED

The Evacuation Warning due to fire for the following location has been lifted for Zone MAD-E1509

There are no longer any Road Closures for this incident.

Sheriff's Office Deputies and CAL-FIRE Crews are still in the area working. Please use caution while traveling in the area.

If you need assistance, call (559) 675-7770. If it is an emergency, call 9 1 1.

Go to www.maderaaware.com for an interactive map of current conditions with road closures.

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This is an informational update regarding the Grass Fire in the area of Avenue 14 and Road 39 1/2.

EVACUATION WARNINGS FOR ZONE 1509.

Road Closures are in effect at the following locations

Road 39 1/2 at Avenue 14 and Skyview at Avenue 14 will be closed, allowing residents to exit only.

‼️ To find your Madera County zone, visit MaderaAware.com

05/29/2026

Today, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office joined together with Madera County Probation, Madera Police Department, Chowchilla Police Department, Valley State Prison, Central California Women’s Facility, California Highway Patrol, and Madera County District Attorney’s Office to run alongside members of the Madera County Special Olympics Team, in the annual Madera County Special Olympics Torch Run.

We are so grateful to be part of this community effort to support our inspiring Madera County athletes. Thank you to our generous local partners, community members, and fellow agencies for making this year’s run a success.
CHP - Madera

City of Madera Police Department

City of Chowchilla Police Department

Madera County District Attorney's Office

Madera County Probation

Madera Fire Station 58

Special Olympics Northern California

Find a career where you serve with a purpose. With specialized opportunities like becoming a K9 handler, Correctional Of...
05/27/2026

Find a career where you serve with a purpose.

With specialized opportunities like becoming a K9 handler, Correctional Officers play a critical role in public safety both inside and outside the facility.

Correctional Officer Sergio Garcia and his K9 partner Halo work in the jail to detect narcotics and enhance facility safety.

Specialized assignments like this are just one example of the unique career paths available within corrections.

As a Correctional Officer, you’ll have opportunities to:
✔ Train for specialized units
✔ Build leadership experience
✔ Gain law enforcement experience
✔ Serve your community in a meaningful way

This is more than a job. It’s a career with purpose and opportunity.


Click here for more information! https://bit.ly/4tRChmu

Please join Sheriff Tyson Pogue in welcoming our newest members of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office family!We are prou...
05/27/2026

Please join Sheriff Tyson Pogue in welcoming our newest members of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office family!

We are proud to welcome Sheriff’s Deputy Dustin Toby and Correctional Officers Adrian Rocha, Raymond Montes, and Braulio Bustos as they begin their careers serving and protecting our community.

Their dedication and commitment to public service strengthen our mission every day. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make at Madera County.

Welcome to the team! 👏

🚓🔥 Join us for the 2026 Madera County Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Northern California!Since 19...
05/26/2026

🚓🔥 Join us for the 2026 Madera County Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Northern California!

Since 1981, the Law Enforcement Torch Run has grown into the largest grassroots fundraising movement for Special Olympics worldwide, with law enforcement officers proudly serving as the “Guardians of the Flame.”

The Madera Guardians, a group of local law enforcement personnel, invite our community to come together in support of Special Olympic athletes by helping raise awareness and funds for year-round sports training, competitions, inclusion, confidence, and community engagement. 💙💛

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
7:00 AM
Madera County Courthouse
210 West Yosemite Avenue
Madera, CA

Registration links can be found using the QR code or link in our bio.

Think a Correctional Officer career only happens behind jail walls? Think again! 🚐One of many assignments throughout the...
05/25/2026

Think a Correctional Officer career only happens behind jail walls? Think again! 🚐

One of many assignments throughout the Madera County Jail is working in our Transportation Division. Officers in transportation assignments es**rt and transport inmates to court appearances, medical appointments, and facilities throughout California while gaining valuable experience and taking on new responsibilities.

✔️ $53,770.08 - $72,908 Annually
✔ Career advancement opportunities
✔ Specialized assignments
✔ Correctional Academy training provided
✔ Ongoing training & professional development
✔ Be the difference in your community

If you’re ready for a career with purpose, challenge, and opportunity, apply today.

Click here for more information! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca/jobs/5334892/correctional-officer-i-extended?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their co...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us pause to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of those who gave everything to protect them.

From Sheriff Tyson Pogue and the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, we thank our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward. 🇺🇸

As a reminder, our lobbies are closed today, Monday, May 25, 2026. Call (559) 675-7770 for non-emergencies and 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Address

2725 Falcon Drive
Madera, CA
93637

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15596757770

Website

https://linktr.ee/MaderaSheriff

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