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(KAIR)--Jefferson County's new sheriff is on the job, with a familiar figure in the county's law enforcement community having taken the reigns at the start of this month. 

Timothy Bacon was sworn in June 1st as the new Jefferson County Sheriff, taking over leadership of the sheriff's office after spending his career working his way up through the ranks.

Bacon, of Ozawkie, served the county as a deputy before advancing to patrol division sergeant. According to online records, his career included case investigations, field sobriety testing, and handling domestic calls throughout the county.

A reception welcoming him to the new role was held in Ozawkie prior to his swearing in. 

Bacon fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Sheriff Jeff Herrig. Herrig began his role as County Sheriff in 2008, first appointed and later elected to continue serving in that position until his retirement took effect on May 30, ending his 43-years of overall law enforcement service.