Meet Your Sheriff
Sheriff Jimmy Shinn
- Lifelong Marion County Resident
- Graduate of Hannibal High School in 1986
- Attended two years at Quincy University
- Graduate of Hannibal LaGrange College, B.S. Administration of Justice
- Missouri certified Peace Officer 1989
- Graduate of Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy
- Graduate of DEA Narcotics School
- Graduate of FBI National Academy (213 Session) Quantico, VA
- Graduate of National Sheriff Institute
- National Institute of Corrections
- Hannibal Police Department 1989-1993 Patrol and Detective
- N.E.M.O Narcotics Task Force 1993-2001 Agent-Supervisor-Director of Operations
- Marion County Sheriff’s Office 2001-present. Chief Deputy 2001-2008
- Elected Sheriff of Marion County in 2008 and took office in January 2009
Office of the Sheriff
The Office of the Sheriff is responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting citizens, and enforcing laws within the county. As the chief law enforcement officer, the Sheriff oversees a wide range of duties, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, court security, and the management of the county jail.
The office also serves legal documents, executes warrants, and provides community outreach programs to promote public safety. Additionally, the Sheriff works closely with local, state, and federal agencies to address crime and ensure the well-being of residents.
Dedicated to upholding justice and serving the community, the Office of the Sheriff plays a crucial role in keeping your county, safe and secure.
About Your Sheriff
I am a lifelong resident of Marion County and take great pride in my roots within our community. My wife, Kacie Shinn, and I have built our family here, with our two children, Cole and Keatyn. Kacie is also a lifelong Marion County resident and a graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
For the past 34 years, I have dedicated my career to law enforcement in Marion County, serving in various roles to protect and support our citizens. Being your Sheriff is both an honor and a responsibility that I take to heart every day.
My mission is simple: to serve all people with dignity, respect, and honesty. I believe in being a Sheriff for the people—accessible, responsive, and committed to making a difference. While I may not have all the answers, I know that by working together with the citizens of Marion County, we can create a safer and stronger community.
If there is ever a way I can assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I am always here to help. Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Sheriff. It is an honor I deeply appreciate.
