Mission Statement

To provide critical public safety services by creating and maintaining partnerships with local and surrounding law enforcement agencies and the citizens of Steele County.

Partnerships
Creating these partnerships allow us to execute our ethical and legal obligations in a manner that provides safe, secure, humane and fiscally responsible confinement and reintegration of detained individuals.

Our Staff
This mission is carried out by maintaining well-trained staff, who are focused on influencing those charged to our custody by offering support, encouragement and positive programming, while continually striving for effective communication with those we serve with integrity, honor and compassion.


NOTICE: DUE TO PUBLISHING GUIDELINES, THE FOOD SERVICE RFP DUE DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 9/25/2026 AT 1600 HRS.

Sheriff

Lon Thiele

Steele County Sheriff's Office

Facility Hours:
This Facility is in operation 24/7.

Jail Administrator

Anthony Buttera

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Assistant Jail Administrator

Paul Prissel

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Training and Programs Coordinator

Greg Huebbe

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