| Sheriff of Clark County | |
|---|---|
since January 2, 2023 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Residence | Clark County, Nevada, U.S. |
| Term length | Four years, no term limits.[1] |
| Inaugural holder | Charles Corkhill 1909 |
| Formation | Lincoln County and Nevada Legislature |
| Salary | $194,310.67 (2019)[2] |
| Website | Office of the Sheriff |
The Sheriff of Clark County, officially The Sheriff of the County of Clark, is the chief law enforcement officer of Clark County, Nevada. The Sheriff heads the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, is elected by the citizens of Clark County, and is an independent agency with joint policing of the City of Las Vegas and of unincorporated Clark County. The sheriff is the only elected head law enforcement officer within the city and county, and, as such, is not under the direct control of the city, county, state, or federal government.
The current sheriff is Kevin McMahill, who became sheriff after Republican Joe Lombardo resigned to become Governor of Nevada.
- ^ "Court says term limits don't affect county officials". 10 August 2012.
- ^ "Multiple records for Joseph Lombardo". Transparent Nevada. Retrieved December 29, 2017.