Personnel - Receives and processes applications for employment, including accounting of dates of interviews, testings, background checks, drug tests and hiring status. When a candidate is selected for hire, this section is responsible for their orientation, including explanation of all benefits available through Sangamon County. This section is also responsible for Worker’s Compensation, time records, payroll, auxiliary information and employee verification.

Fiscal Management - Beginning in the summer of each year this section is responsible for preparing the annual budget for the following year. Numerous meetings are held between Department heads, County Finance Committee and County Board Office in the preparation process. Once approved by the Sangamon County Board, it is this section’s responsibility to maintain a balanced and accurate budget throughout the year. All bills are audited and prepared for Jail and Finance Commmittee approval at least twice monthly. The Fiscal Management section also maintains accurate accounting of monies received by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department, and ensures deposits into the appropriate account. It is responsible for maintenance and/or balancing of various bank accounts, including Prisoner Welfare, General Fund, Bond Account, T.R.U., Soda Fund, Honor Guard, Crime Prevention and Swanson.