Meet the Sheriff | Greene County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Steven S. Smith

It is an honor to serve you as Greene County Sheriff. I made a promise to all citizens of “Putting Citizens First”, and that’s what I will be doing while in office. I have an open-door policy, and I invite each of you to contact me personally regarding any matter important to you or if you have an idea you wish to share with us. Many of the programs we are doing were developed because of your input and voicing your concerns.

Biography

Greene County Native and Lifelong Resident

Graduate of William Monroe High School

Married with one daughter and two grandchildren

Certifications and Training

Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Academy Graduate

Certified Virginia Law Enforcement Officer

Certified Law Enforcement Instructor

Terrorism and Counterterrorism Tactics

Drug Recognition and Interdiction School

Project Lifesaver Coordinator and Instructor

Gang Education, Awareness, and Intervention

Identity Theft

Certified Firearms Instructor

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)

Advanced Search and Rescue

Speed Enforcement Methods

Sex Crimes

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and Photography

Evidence Technician School

Interview and Interrogation Techniques

Search/Seizure and the Fourth Amendment

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified

Prisoner Transport and Inmate Control

Certified Courtroom and Civil Process Officer

Nonlethal Force Techniques

Advanced Civil Process and Courtroom Security

Racial Profiling Awareness

Suicide Recognition and Prevention

Cultural Diversity

Alzheimer Awareness

Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Drug Offender Issues

Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Management

National Sheriff’s Institute – Leadership Program

Professional Work History

Sheriff – Greene County Sheriff’s Office

Master Deputy – Albemarle County Sheriff’s Office

Associate Instructor – Virginia Justice & Safety Associates

University of Virginia Police Department

Albemarle County Police Department

Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office

Greene County Sheriff’s Office

U.S. Marine Corps

Awards

Outstanding Enforcement Award

Law Enforcement Assistance Award

Team Recognition Award

Various Public Service Commendations

Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) – DUI Enforcement Award

Sheriff William Morris Greene County Deputy of the Year Award

Memberships

Virginia Community Criminal Justice Association

National Sheriffs’ Association

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association

Fraternal Order of Police

National Rifle Association of America