Jared Schneider

The third candidate for Washington County Sheriff has officially announced his bid for the seat. Chief Deputy Jared Schneider, of Wellman, has been with the office for 20 years and has over six years of experience in law enforcement administration. He is a graduate of Mid-Prairie High School and currently serves on the Wellman City Council, in addition to serving as the first vice president of the Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association. He sites fiscal responsibility, community policing, implementation of technology and drug enforcement as his priorities. Sergeant Kirk Bailey and Ken Miller are also in the race for sheriff.