Top 16 Sheriff department Jobs in Hays County Tx

Corrections Officer
Hays County —San Marcos, TX
- Full-time
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Accounting
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff
Comal County —New Braunfels, TX
- $70,054.40 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Life insurance
Court Clerk II
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $53,705.60 - $55,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
7d
(911 Dispatch) Telecommunications 9-1-1 Specialist
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $55,577.60 - $68,099.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Deputy Law Enforcement - Government Center
Hays County —San Marcos, TX
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Corrections - Security Coordinator
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $51,896.00 - $60,964.80 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
9d
Deputy Law Enforcement
Hays County —San Marcos, TX
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $3,000 a month
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Surgery
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Deputy Officer
Hays County —San Marcos, TX
- $72,235.80 - $87,771.68 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- On-the-job training
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Records Analyst Supervisor (Central Warrants)
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $64,417.60 - $80,516.80 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Basic math
- Paid training
- Wellness program
9d
Courthouse Deputy
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $66,740.12 - $75,116.59 a year
- Extended hours
- Surgery
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
8d
Electrician
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $55,577.60 - $68,099.20 a year
- Online Application
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $57,532.80 - $70,491.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- LVN
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Carpenter Sr. - TCCC Marketable Skills
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- $55,577.60 - $68,099.20 a year
- Online Application
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
- Inventory management
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Chief Psychiatrist
Travis County Sheriff —Austin, TX
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave

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Records Clerk
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Handles public inquiries Answers and directs telephone calls. Incumbent works closely with the administrative and support divisions and is responsible for a…
$21.11 - $29.56 an hour
5d
Deputy Sheriff - Cadet
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Responds to criminal and civil calls as dispatched. Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
$72,841.60 a year

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Corrections Officer

Hays County -
San Marcos, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Non-CDL Class C
Typing

Full Job Description

Description

HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION SHEET FOR APPLICATION

October 2025

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Under administrative supervision, the Corrections Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security of all inmates and staff in the jail facility. This position maintains that level of security while conducting the operations of the jail at the County Sheriff's Office. This position affects the operation of the Sheriff’s Office as well as the well-being of inmates, county employees and the public. The work involves addressing a variety of problems and situations. The Corrections officer must have a strong work ethic. The Corrections Officer must follow directions, meet deadlines, have good attendance, be punctual, be reliable, be honest and have integrity, be free from moral turpitude and have a proper attitude.

Individual serves at the pleasure of the elected official

Responsibilities

Assures the services delivered by the Sheriff’s Office meet quality and timeliness
standards
Monitors cameras to observe inmate movement and interaction and document any unusual
occurrences
Controls doors throughout the facility to control access into and out of various parts of the
facility
Communicates with inmates to provide and receive information
Maintains daily activity log for succeeding shifts
Transfers inmates to and from Bonding to other areas within the Jail
Receives criminal histories of inmates
Conducts headcounts of inmates in their daily activities of recreation, work, and other multiple
locations
Maintains constant vigilance for unusual or questionable activity by inmates
Assists other officers as needed
Releases inmates to work releases and checks work release inmates back into the
facility
Delivers inmate food trays and picks them up at the end of meal periods
Receives and delivers inmate request forms, including visitation, commissary, medical, and other
requests
Conducts pat downs of incoming arrestees for security and safety of inmates and
staff
Obtains personal information on inmates for booking process including medical history, suicidal
tendencies, next of kin, place of birth, tattoos, address, phone, and other related information
Updates information and processes arrestees into the jail
Photographs and fingerprints arrestees and inmates for local and out of county
agencies
Assists Judge in magistration by preparing proper forms and rosters
Prepares necessary paperwork and interviews inmates for criminal history, violent and aggressive
tendencies, escape history, etc. to determine the most suitable housing assignment
Locates appropriate inmates for assignment to trustee position (inmate worker)
Enters data into inmate classification files
Updates and produces various lists, documents and forms maintained on the computer
Resolves disputes involving inmates
Maintains inmate phone system as directed
Provides a uniform procedure of inmate visitation so all inmates that have completed the policy
requirements may have visitors
Answers and files requests from inmates pertaining to visitation
Provides for the safety and security of inmates and staff by ensuring the care, custody and
control of the inmate and protecting the inmate from themselves and others
May operate the commissary funds by making deposits and withdrawals from inmate accounts as they
order commissary items and invoices inmates accounts for payments while ensuring total accuracy by
balancing accounts daily
Delivers commissary items to inmates
May make bank deposits, write checks and balances checking accounts
May account for and handle petty cash as needed
Provides the equipment and supplies needed to maintain a clean environment to which to
live
Prohibits the growth and spread of disease, varmints, rodents, and parasites
May supervise the Jail laundry ensuring clothing and other articles are washed, disinfected, and
clean on a regular basis promoting a clean work environment for fellow employees and inmates
Escorts inmates to see family members in emergency situations, including critical illness,
death, funeral, and other similar situations as well as scheduled doctor and dentist appointments,
warrants, court commitments, hospitals, and other locations as authorized
Visually checks inmates and provides safety measures for inmates while working grounds
maintenance outside the facility proper and directs inmates in the conduct of work to be performed
Provides meals for the inmates while on ground maintenance details and works with classification
officers to decide who may go outside the jail setting to work grounds maintenance
Assists inmates with daily work assignments and solves problems and answers questions from
inmates
Catalogues and processes evidence to make sure the chain of custody is followed and items are
stored in accordance with policies and procedures
Keeps records on evidence and property and files proper records to place property tags with case
files and property control sheets
Researches cases and dispositions
Photographs and fingerprints the public for job requirements, concealed weapon permits, and
other related requirements
Picks up inmate mail from each picket and delivers mail to the post office
Delivers inner office mail to and from the Sheriff’s Office and Government Center
Screens incoming mail to inmates for contraband
Logs incoming legal mail for attorneys, courts, Department of Justice, and other similar
reasons
Responds directly to inmate requests to provide assistance, as needed using in-house or referral
sources
Communicates via telephone with the public answering their questions
Releases inmates on their scheduled release date after verifying that it is the inmates release
date
Accepts cash bonds, surety bonds, attorney bonds, out-of-county bonds and fine money and
releases inmates upon receipt of the appropriate bond
Requires the employee to be able to render credible testimony in any court proceeding to include
Justice Courts, County Courts, District Courts and any U.S. Federal Court
Performs other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the required education and experience
and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and
responsibilities of this job
Experience in corrections preferred

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed TCOLE Basic Jailer must be obtained within one year of hire date in position
Ability to maintain continuing education requirements as outlined by TCOLE
Class C TX driver’s license
Must be 20 years of age
Must pass typing test at 15 WPM

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sheriff department jobs in hays county tx

Corrections Officer

Deputy Sheriff

Court Clerk II

(911 Dispatch) Telecommunications 9-1-1 Specialist

Deputy Law Enforcement - Government Center

Corrections - Security Coordinator

Deputy Law Enforcement

Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)

Deputy Officer

Records Analyst Supervisor (Central Warrants)

Courthouse Deputy

Electrician

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Carpenter Sr. - TCCC Marketable Skills

Chief Psychiatrist

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