Corrections

Mission​

The Corrections Division's mission is to provide a safe, secure, legal, and respectful environment for officers, staff, inmates, professional personnel, and the community.   The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officers are dedicated to their role of serving the community and the criminal justice system.  Our corrections officers, who are not always visible to the community, come in every day applying their passion, dedication, and motivation to make a positive difference to the people of Kitsap County.

Objective

The Kitsap County Jail is a regional correctional facility that operates 24 hours a day, housing both males and females.   Our Corrections Division continues to advance and evolve in all areas of our profession, within the confines of the budget.  Additionally, we are continually looking for ways to partner with volunteers, community service entities, and other outside agencies in an effort to provide services to the inmate population that they could benefit from.

Process

Our commitment is to assist those who are incarcerated navigate through the criminal justice system.  We also want to assist them transition into the community with resources that will help them succeed.  Our re-entry staff meets with individuals and assists with finding them the services they need.

These are some of the services provided to incarcerated individuals in the Kitsap County Jail.  The services are for either while in custody or transitioning back into the community:  

  · Medical and Mental Health Services

  · Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program for Opioid addiction 

  · Behavioral Health Assessments (Drug, Alcohol, and Mental Health) 

  · Referrals to inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment providers 

  · Veteran's Services 

  · Transitional assistance for basic needs once released (food, insurance, and housing) 

  · Referrals to help women who are pregnant 

  · Assistance and referrals to programs that help those that are victims of domestic violence or

    human trafficking 




Chief of Corrections
Penelope Sapp
Contact Information

Reception:  360.337.7108
Administration:  360.337.7107
Medical:  360.337.7116
Alternative Programs:  360.337.4951
Warrants:  360.337.4642

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

​Kitsap County Sheriff's Office
614 Division Street  MS - 33
Port Orchard, WA 98366

kcsojail@kitsap.gov