Command Staff

Major Keith Smith

Duties

Major Brian Sanders

In October of 1989 Major Sanders was hired as an auxiliary deputy.  In January of 1990, he was hired full-time in the jail as a detention officer, where he worked until he was transferred to the Patrol Division. Major Sanders worked as a  patrol deputy for 5 years, making the rank of  Sergeant in the Patrol Division in 1995. After working as a Patrol Sergeant for 5 years, he made the rank of First Sergeant in 2000. He worked as a First  Sergeant for 6 years, making the rank of Lieutenant in 2006. Major Sanders worked as a Lieutenant for 2 years, making the rank of Captain in 2008. He was promoted to Major in 2009.

Major Sanders is responsible for the day to day operations of each  Division within the Sheriff’s Office making sure that each Division Commander has the necessary resources/tools needed to effectively operate that division. In addition to these duties, he works closely with the Sheriff and Chief Deputy on scheduling and budgeting.

Major Sanders has an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Cape Fear Community College.