Sheriff Jeffery T. Smith began his career with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in November 1988. He has risen through the ranks of the Sheriff’s Office, holding the positions of Correction Officer, Deputy Sheriff, K-9 Deputy, DARE Instructor, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Undersheriff and now Sheriff.

Sheriff Smith holds an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, is a Graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, is a certified Police Instructor, a certified Crisis Negotiator and a member of the Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department/Past Chief. He also served as the Montgomery County STOP-DWI Coordinator and the Montgomery County Director of Emergency Services.