The Sheriffs Office is governed by the City of Roanoke in Virginia. It is responsible for the operation and management of the jail, transportation of prisoners, and serving civil process and mental hygiene warrants. The office provides courthouse and courtroom security for local district and circuit courts. It operates a 330-plus-bed jail that features a segregation unit, library, dormitory, and indoor and outdoor recreational areas. The Sheriffs Office manages a services division that administers inmate programs. It also maintains jail and court services divisions. The office employs a work force of more than 240 people. It additionally hosts various golf tournaments for charitable purposes.