Chief Deputy Adam Smith
706-515-2868
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Chief Deputy Adam Smith is a veteran law enforcement professional with over 31 years of service. He oversees the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office’s daily operations and supports the Sheriff in managing all agency divisions.
He began his law enforcement career in 1994 with the Reinhardt College Department of Public Safety and joined the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office in 1997 as a Patrol Deputy. Over his 28 years with the agency, he has served in multiple leadership and operational roles, including Criminal Investigator, Agency Training Officer, Jail Administrator, and Commander of the Field Operations Division. He ultimately earned promotion to Major and is now Chief Deputy.
Chief Deputy Smith is a 1991 graduate of Sequoyah High School and attended Reinhardt College. He is also a graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Professional Management Program. He holds certifications as a Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor and Firearms Instructor and has completed over 2,400 hours of advanced and specialized training.
In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he serves as the Special Operations Commander for the agency and is a member of the National Tactical Officers Association.