Protecting Families
As a husband and father raising a family here, Josh understands that public safety decisions affect real people — neighbors, children, and families who want to live and work in peace.
Official Campaign
Josh Jordan for Sheriff Rhea County, TN
Lifelong Rhea County resident. 24 years of law enforcement experience. Ran in 2026 for professional leadership, clear accountability, and a Sheriff's Office this community can trust.
24
Years Serving
Rhea County
Rhea County
Lifelong Resident
Born & raised in Rhea County
24 Years Experience
Corrections · Patrol · Investigations
Patrol Sergeant
Leadership & supervision
CIT Certified
Crisis intervention trained
The Mission
Why Josh Ran
Rhea County deserves a Sheriff's Office that is consistent, professional, and trusted — where the public gets answers, deputies have clear leadership, and standards are applied fairly every day.
Service Over Politics
The Sheriff's Office should stay focused on the mission: professional, lawful enforcement and reliable service across the county — not headlines or distractions.
Standards & Trust
Trust is earned through clear expectations, accountability, and respectful treatment. Josh is committed to leading with consistency and strengthening confidence the right way.
Platform
Core Priorities
Each priority has one purpose: a safer Rhea County and a Sheriff's Office that operates with professionalism, accountability, and community trust.
Professional Leadership
Lead from the front with clear expectations across every division. Build a command structure grounded in operational experience so decisions are practical and informed.
Accountability & Transparency
Maintain consistent standards, clear communication, and professional conduct. Accountability is not punishment — it's the foundation for trust and good policing.
Strong Patrol Operations
Focus resources on the calls that impact families and neighborhoods most. Support deputies with training, supervision, and clear guidance in the field.
Balanced Enforcement
Treat people with respect until the situation demands otherwise. Apply lawful enforcement with sound judgment — tailored to the facts of each call.
Crisis & Mental Health Response
Strengthen CIT-informed response methods and improve partnerships with mental health providers to reduce harm and improve outcomes during crisis calls.
Continuous Improvement
A Sheriff's Office that improves every day — through training, leadership development, and a culture that takes pride in doing the job correctly.
2000
RCHS Graduate
2004
Full-Time LE Career Began
Today
Patrol Sergeant, DPD
Meet Josh
A Life Rooted in Rhea County
Josh Jordan has spent his entire life in Rhea County — not just working here, but building a family, forming lifelong relationships, and serving the community he calls home.
He's a graduate of Rhea County High School (Class of 2000) and holds an Associate of Applied Science in Business from Chattanooga State, graduating with honors. His career spans corrections, patrol, investigations, supervision, school safety, and crisis response — built from the ground up over 24 years.
As Patrol Sergeant at Dayton PD, Josh trains new officers, coordinates schedules, helps plan departmental goals, and serves as Reporting Agency Coordinator for TBI crime data compliance. He didn't run to build a resume — he ran to serve the community where he lives, works, and raises his family.
2026 Campaign
Thank You, Rhea County
The May 2026 Republican primary for Rhea County Sheriff is over, and this campaign has concluded. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, put out a yard sign, or shared the campaign with a neighbor. This site stays up as a record of the campaign and its priorities.
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