I’m officially running for Grant County Sheriff, because I believe our community deserves leadership that does the right thing for the right reason.

With 24 years of law enforcement experience, I bring passionate, professional leadership focused on integrity, accountability, and keeping our community safe. I’d be honored to earn your support.

Biography

For over two decades, I’ve served Grant County in law enforcement—starting as a reserve officer in Soap Lake, then making a lateral move to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office as a Reserve Deputy, before getting hired in 2002, During my career I have worked as Deputy, Public Works Deputy, Motor Traffic Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Special Operations Sergeant, Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations prior to being reassigned as a Patrol Sergeant. I’ve spent my career on the road, on scenes, and in leadership roles where decisions matter and accountability counts.

My experience includes 8 years with the Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force as the Regional Law Enforcement Liaison, 15 years as a Nationally Certified Drug Recognition Expert, and managing large-scale incidents and public events as the Gorge Liaison for the Grant County Sheriff's Office for over 2 seasons. I’ve led deputies, coordinated with partner agencies, and trained extensively in supervision, emergency management, and leadership—including completing the FBI LEEDA Leadership Trilogy in 2025. Earlier this year, I was selected to serve on the Memorial Committee for the Behind the Badge Foundation.

What does that mean for you?

It means I understand how to keep our communities safe, support the deputies who serve them, and lead an agency with professionalism, preparation, and integrity.

I believe in leading from the front, setting the standard, and always working to make a strong agency even better. I’m proud of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office—and I’m ready to lead it forward.

I would be honored to earn your trust and your vote.

Josh Sainsbury for Sheriff