Meet the Sheriff
Sheriff Billy J. Murray has proudly served the citizens of St. Clair County for the past thirty-one years. Currently serving as Sheriff. Sheriff Murray began his law enforcement career in 1992 with the Springville Police Department, followed by stints with the Odenville and Pell City Police Departments. In 1996 Sheriff Murray began his career with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Murray has held many leadership positions within the Sheriff's Office including; Investigator, SWAT Team Leader, SWAT Team Commander, Reserve Commander, Captain, Undersheriff, and Assistant Sheriff. In 2018 Sheriff Murray was elected as Sheriff of St. Clair County. Sheriff Murray believes that "a Sheriff must be heavily involved in the communities he serves". It is with this message in mind that Sheriff Murray has blended community service with producing a modern and efficient Sheriff's Office.
Billy J. Murray Sheriff, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office 1610 Cogswell Avenue, Pell City, AL 35125 205-594-2140 or 205-884-6840 bmurray@stclairco.com
Work Education:
Graduate Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy Brunswick, GA December 2020
Graduate National Sheriff's Institute Aurora, CO April 2019
Graduate FBI National Academy Quantico, VA July 2012
Graduate Birmingham SWAT School Birmingham, AL February 2000
Graduate FBI Hostage Negotiation School Pell City, AL June 1999
Graduate Crime Scene Investigator School Jeffferson State Community College, Birmingham, AL May 1997
Graduate Jefferson County SWAT School Birmingham, AL September 1997
Graduate University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy Tuscaloosa, AL November 1992
Numerous Training Programs and Certificates
Professional Experience:
Sheriff, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office January 2019-present
Assistant Sheriff, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office August 2014-January 2019
Undersheriff, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office September 2013-August 2014
Captain, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office July 2009-September 2013
Investigator, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office June 1997-July 2009
Team Leader St. Clair County SWAT Team April 1997-July 2013
SWAT Commander St. Clair County SWAT Team August 2014-January 2019
Activities:
Former President - St. Clair County Day Program
Former President - St. Clair County FOP Lodge #50
Former Vice President - St. Clair County FOP Lodge #50
Board of Directors- St. Clair County Healthcare Authority
Former President - St. Clair County Children's Advocacy Center
Former Vice President - St. Clair County Children's Advocacy Center
Member - National Sheriff's Association
Member - Alabama Sheriff's Association
Member - FBI National Academy Associates
Member - St. Clair County Republican Party
Member - St. Clair County Republican Party Executive Committee
Former Member - Republican Party State Executive Committee
Graduate - Leadership St. Clair County
Member - St. Clair County Death Investigation Review Team
Member - St. Clair County Chief's Association
Member - St. Clair County Public Safety - Communications Committee
Member - Rotary Club of Pell City
Member - St. Clair County Cattleman's Association
Board of Directors - Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, Inc.