Jeff has been employed at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office since 1982.

In 1993 he was appointed by then Sheriff Roy Dunnaway to the position of Undersheriff.

On April 4, 2008 he was appointed to the position of Sheriff by Governor Kathleen Sebslius, to fill out the term of Sheriff Dunnaway.

Sheriff Herrig is a member of the National Sheriff's Association, Kansas Sheriffs Association, Capitol Area Major Case Squad, International Association of Property & Evidence, and Midwest Association of Certified Voice Stress Analysts.