Command Staff Profiles

1. 

   Sheriff Devon Bell

   Sheriff Devon Bell began his career as a deputy with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office in 1992. He has worked a wide variety of assignments within the organization including Corrections, Patrol, Support Services and the Special Investigations Unit.

2. 

   Undersheriff Wayne Woo

   Born and raised in the Sacramento area, Undersheriff Wayne Woo began his career in law enforcement in 1990 with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

3. 

   Administrative Services Manager Mark Giacomini

   Mark Giacomini began his career with Placer County as a Budget Analyst for the County Executive Office in 2005, and was promoted to the position of Senior Management Analyst in 2007.

4. 

   Auburn Main Jail Commander Darrell Steinhauer

   Captain Darrell Steinhauer began his career with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office in 1994. During that time he has worked a variety of assignments, including Corrections, Patrol, and Investigations.

5. 

   Field Operations Commander Troy Minton-Sander

   Captain Troy Minton-Sander began his career with the Placer County Sheriff's Office in 1997. He became a sergeant in 2003, and was promoted to lieutenant in 2010, serving as the lieutenant of Investigations.

6. 

   South Placer Jail Commander Dave Powers

   Captain Dave Powers started his law enforcement career with the Placer County Sheriff's Office in 1994. He started in the Corrections Division before transferring to Patrol.

7. 

   Support Services Commander Jeff Swearingen

   Captain Jeff Swearingen began his career with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office in corrections in 1997, before being sent to the academy as a deputy sheriff trainee in 1999.

8. 

   Tahoe Station Commander Dennis Walsh

   Captain Dennis Walsh was raised in Placer County and began his career as a reserve deputy in 1992 and was hired as a full time deputy in 1993.