At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Plumas County
Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appoint Undersheriff Chad Hermann as the new Sheriff of
Plumas County.
Sheriff Hermann brings over three decades of law enforcement experience to his new role. He began
his career with the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office in August of 1992 as a Correctional Officer. In June
of 1995, he graduated 2nd out of 105 in his class from the prestigious Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Academy.
Throughout his career, Sheriff Hermann has served in various roles across the agency. He worked as a
patrol deputy until 2007, when he was promoted to sergeant. In 2011, he was named Jail Commander
and in 2020, he was appointed Undersheriff. He has also served on the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team
and was a certified weaponless defense instructor.
As Sheriff, Hermann is committed to continuing the work and vision of his predecessor, Sheriff Todd
Johns. His priorities include:
● Continuing the modernization of the county’s public safety radio infrastructure
● Strengthening recruitment, retention, and staffing across all divisions
● Advancing the Sheriff’s Office into a more technology-driven and innovative future
“I am honored by the trust placed in me by the Board of Supervisors and the community,” said Sheriff
Hermann. “I’m committed to building on the foundation laid by Sheriff Johns and leading this agency
with integrity, transparency, and a focus on both public safety and employee support.”
Please join the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office in welcoming Sheriff Chad Hermann to his new role at a
public ceremony to be held at the Plumas County Court House on Wednesday August 13th, 2025 at
10:00 AM.
Contact information:
Chandler Peay
Deputy Sheriff/Public Information Officer
Plumas County Sheriff’s Office
530-283-6397
[email protected]
