Major Shawn Kimmitz, a graduate of James Madison University, joined the Stafford County Sheriff's Office in 1993 as a Jail Correctional Officer.  After two years, Major Kimmitz joined the Field Operations Division as a Patrol Deputy and then continued his career in Field Operations as a Sergeant and First Sergeant.  He became the 1st Lieutenant of the Administrative Services Division in 2004 and was promoted to Division Commander of the Administrative Services Division on August 4, 2014.  In September of 2017, he was assigned to be the Commander of the Field Operations Division.  Major Kimmitz was promoted as the Commander of the Operations Bureau in November of 2018.  Major Kimmitz has been a member of the Bike Unit, has been a Field Training Officer and is a graduating member of the FBI National Academy Class 247.  He is fluent in Spanish and acts as a Spanish translator for several divisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Operations Bureau consists of the Field Operations,  Special Operations, Court Services, and Animal Control Divisions.

Phone: (540) 658-4432
FAX: (540) 658-1285
E-Mail: cskimmitz@staffordcountyva.gov