The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has named Andy Iverson its new chief deputy, effective immediately, filling a leadership role vacated by the retirement of a three-decade veteran of the department.

A Career Built From the Ground Up

Iverson’s path to the top administrative post spans more than 30 years with the office, beginning when he joined as a detention deputy in 1995. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a court marshal, patrol sergeant, detective, and most recently as captain of the criminal division — a role that positioned him closely with the office’s investigative operations before his elevation to chief deputy.

Sheriff Tony Manu expressed confidence in the appointment, calling Iverson a long-standing asset to the organization. “Andy is going to do a great job in this new role,” Manu said. “He’s been an asset to this office for more than 30 years.”

Responsibilities of the Role

As chief deputy, Iverson will assist the sheriff with budgeting, administration, and personnel oversight, while also providing direct leadership to the office’s deputies. The position serves as the primary command layer between the elected sheriff and the rest of the department’s sworn staff.

Transition Follows Hamilton’s Retirement

The appointment comes as Alex Hamilton formally retired from the office on April 29 after a career spanning more than three decades. Manu described Hamilton’s departure as a significant moment for the agency’s leadership team. “It’s bittersweet to see the friends I’ve worked with my whole career move on, but I wish Alex all the best,” the sheriff said.

The personnel changes extend beyond Iverson’s appointment. Jeremy Taysom has been named captain of the criminal division — the post Iverson previously held — and Jason Durham has been appointed lieutenant overseeing the detective division.

Leadership Stability in Bannock County

The reshuffling represents a generational shift within one of southeastern Idaho’s larger law enforcement agencies, with the office drawing on internal candidates who have risen through multiple assignments over the course of their careers. The promotions reflect an emphasis on institutional experience at a time when law enforcement agencies across the state have faced staffing and retention pressures.

Bannock County is home to Pocatello, Idaho’s fifth-largest city, and the sheriff’s office serves both incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county.