Brian Barnes

Captain
Unified Court Services Division

Captain Barnes started his career with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office in 2002. He graduated from California State University Stanislaus with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Captain Barnes is also a graduate of POST Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. In addition, he has the POST Management Certificate and POST Supervisory Certificate. Captain Barns has held the following assignments: Patrol Deputy, Boating Safety Deputy, Gangs/Narcotics Detective, Homicide Detective, FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Officer, Community Car Sergeant, Internal Affairs Sergeant, Cold Case Sergeant, and Investigations Administrative Lieutenant and was a Captain of the Investigations Division. He is currently the Captain of the Unified Court Services Division.