November 3, 2022 |
Carbon County Sheriff’s officer Robin Umberger was promoted from corporal to lieutenant.
Lieutenant Umberger is a 15-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department. Starting in 1998 as a dispatcher in Hanna, Umberger worked her way into a position in the state prison. She stayed there for four years before transitioning to the county jail. When asked if she preferred working in the prison or jail, the lieutenant said she enjoyed every position she held.
Pictured above: Sheriff Roybal and Lt. Umberger. Photo by Matt Copeland/Bigfoot 99.
With a new title comes new responsibilities. Lieutenant Umberger now manages the day-to-day operations of the jail. Umberger detailed some of her added duties.
Sheriff Archie Roybal said he is pleased with the way Umberger has been operating the jail. He said he believes the promotion was well deserved.
Lieutenant Umberger doesn’t have big changes in store for the jail. She said she wants to continue fostering relationships within the community by treating the inmates fairly.
With the lieutenant in charge, Sheriff Roybal said he knows the jail is in good hands.
Robin Umberger was officially promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on November 1st. It is now her duty to ensure the safety of both the staff and inmates of the Carbon County jail.
