Clayton County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office - Clayton County Government - Iowa Skip to content Welcome to the new website for Clayton County! Ostrander Sheriff 5632452422 Bio Brent W. Ostrander Sheriff Brent Ostrander was elected in November 2024 and took office on January 1, 2025. Prior to being Sheriff, Brent Ostrander served as the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigator for 16 years and held the rank of Sergeant. Sheriff Ostrander began his law enforcement career in September 2002 as a Reserve Officer with the Guttenberg Police Department and was hired full-time in December 2002. While with the Guttenberg Police Department, he became the first K-9 handler for the city. In December 2006, he was hired by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office and was assigned as one of the office’s two K-9 handlers. Meet Our Full Team About Our Team Sheriff's Sale Livestock Owner Notifications Civil Weapons Permits Employment Forms Make a Payment Sex Offender Information Victim Information Submit a Crime Tip The Clayton County Sheriff is an elected official who serves a four-year term and acts as the county's chief law enforcement officer. Non-emergency: (563) 245-2422. Dial 911 for emergencies.