The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office has a Patrol Division that consists of the Traffic Division, Uniform, and the Mounted Division.
- Uniform Division - Responsible for answering all calls for service within the jurisdictional boundaries of Hillsdale County.
- Traffic Services - Part of the HCSO Uniform Division whose primary focus is accident investigations, accident reconstruction and accident prevention.
- Civil Services - The HCSO Uniform Division provides civil services to the residents of Hillsdale County.
- Traffic Services - Part of the HCSO Uniform Division whose primary focus is accident investigations, accident reconstruction and accident prevention.
- Mounted Division - Volunteers dedicated to providing safety and security at large public events by providing high visibility of law enforcement officers.
Reserve Division - Volunteer Reserve Deptuties serve Hillsdale County residents in the areas of security, special events, community activities and backup to certified police officers.
County Animal Control - Deputies are utilized to respond to issues regarding animals in the County of Hillsdale. Animals that are picked up are housed at a shelter in Branch County.