The Operations Division of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office delivers emergency and non-emergency services to the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office runs 4 corrections facilities in the county; the Santa Cruz County Main Jail, Blaine Street Women’s Facility, Rountree Medium Security Facility and the Rehabilitation and Reentry Facility.

The Administration Bureau is integral to the Sheriff’s Office, comprising both sworn officers and professional staff dedicated to a wide range of administrative and support roles.

The Coroner's Division investigates the circumstances surrounding specific death cases in Santa Cruz County to determine cause and manner of death.

The Forensic Services Division specializes in crime scene investigations, focusing on the identification, collection, preservation, development, analysis, and reconstruction of physical and digital evidence.