and a budget of more than $76 million. His duties include policing unincorporated Ada County and the cities of Eagle, Kuna and Star. He is also responsible for managing the 1,224-bed Ada County Jail — and community supervision of about 3,500 offenders. Sheriff Bartlett oversees Ada County Misdemeanor Probation, runs the county-wide 911 Emergency Dispatch Center and fulfills a variety of other statutory and cooperative duties.
Sheriff Bartlett is known for his collaboration skills and working closely with other law enforcement agencies and community partners to solve problems.
Sheriff Bartlett has a bachelor’s degree in social sciences. He wanted a richer understanding of what made people behave and act in certain ways, figuring it would make him a better law enforcement officer.
Steve joined the Payette County Sheriff’s Office after moving to Idaho in the mid 90s. He then moved on to the Garden City Police Department for a few years before joining the ACSO in 2003.
During his two decades in law enforcement, Sheriff Bartlett has worked as a 911 dispatcher, jail deputy, patrol deputy, detective, K9 handler, polygrapher, crisis negotiator, patrol sergeant, jail sergeant, lieutenant, Chief of Eagle Police, and administrative captain. “These experiences have shown me the importance of continual improvement,” Bartlett said. “Even the best can get better.”
Bartlett, who became Ada County’s 38th sheriff in June 2015, is now concentrating on steering the ship that is the ACSO — and he couldn’t be happier.
“Every day presents a different question you may not have thought of. It’s just exciting to be in that position, to be able to develop solutions. I’m just thrilled to be in the position to do that for the people of Ada County.”
“We value integrity, service, dedication and attitude. We make Ada County a safer place to live, work and play. I believe the culture of our agency is an intentional choice -- one that must be nurtured. I want to create a culture of engaged employees who feel valued, want to make a difference and have a passion for what they do. I vow to listen. I could not be more humbled or honored to lead the way.”
Read more about Sheriff Bartlett HERE on his election campaign web site.
You can also visit the Ada County Sheriff's office HERE.
Elect Steve Bartlett for Sheriff, Ada County, Idaho
Steve Bartlett is the candidate with the experience we need in Ada County. He is dedicated to providing the best in police services to all people across Ada County. He has built a team that trusts his leadership and and his passion.
Check out his interview with the Ronal Reagan Republican Club of West Ada County.
Listen to Sheriff Bartlett as he comments about the sheriff's office and some of the statistics that you need to know.
How is Ada County doing in addressing the growth? Steve Bartlett is on top of it. He knows what we need from the various departments he manages.