Years of Service: 1991-Present
In 1991, Sam began his career as a sheriff deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. After gaining a little experience, Sam transferred to the Clark County Sheriff's Office where he learned what law enforcement was about. Being a small department, Sam was thrown into every experience including dealing with livestock, working as an EMT, part firefighter, and dealing with a small jail.
In 1999, Sam began working for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. While there, Sam worked patrol, narcotics, was a sniper on the SWAT Team and then began his ascent through the department's ranks.
He rose steadily through the ranks until he was the Chief Deputy where he thought he would remain. After the previous sheriff retired Sam ran for the office and was elected sheriff in 2021.
In this episode, Sheriff Hulse discusses his career, leadership style, as well as some of the positions and issues he has dealt with as the sheriff including mental health and continuing education for those going through the judicial process in Bonneville County.
Sheriff Hulse also discusses the types of people and qualities he looks for in new recruits hoping to work for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.
For those interested in applying to become a Bonneville County Sheriff please contact https://bonnevillesheriff.com/join/.
