Jailer Adam Smith was elected and took office in January 2023.   Prior to becoming Jailer, he worked at the Hopkinsville Police Department for thirteen years, where he served in a variety of roles; patrolman, narcotics detective, patrol sergeant, narcotics sergeant, detective sergeant, patrol lieutenant and support services captain where he oversaw the detective division and the emergency communications center. 

Jailer Smith has a bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Murray State University.    Jailer Smith is also a graduate of the Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute.   He is a member of the Rotary Club, a board member for CASA, Boys and Girls Club, and United Way.

Jailer Smith and his wife, Rachel, have two children, Adleigh and Miles, they reside in Hopkinsville.