The Mission of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office is to provide public service and protection to the citizens of the community. The responsibilities associated with this Mission are many. They include the enforcement of all federal, state and local laws; maintaining peace and order in the county; protecting property and personal safety; providing professional public safety dispatching services, animal control; and generally assisting citizens in need. Other responsibilities include, providing a safe and secure jail, ensuring proper care, custody, treatment, supervision and discipline for all persons committed to the custody of the Sheriff, and to properly receive and execute any and all legal civil processes referred to the Office of the Sheriff.

The members of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, by joining this Department, are expected to carry out these responsibilities diligently, courteously and professionally; and to take pride in the service they provide.