Sheriff Kevin L. Auten

The Rowan County Detention Center is a 210 bed, direct supervision facility made up primarily of dormitory style housing units.  It is a totally self-sufficient operation consisting of housing, food service and laundry facilities that maintain a high level of service on a daily basis.

The detention facility is commanded by Captain J C Davis and Lt. TM Lane. There are four squads, each consisting of  one sergeant, one master deputy and eight detention officers.  Detention officers are not required to be BLET certified, however they must complete DOCC training within one year of their hire date.  A fifth squad is assigned administrative/transportation duties and the other four are assigned housing/security details.  Officers assigned housing/security duties are currently working straight 12 hour shifts on a 2-2, 3-2, 2-2 schedule.  All officers are now equipped with stab resistant vests and are required to wear them during their tour of duty.