Williamson County, Texas

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age per Rule 217.1 of the Texas Administrative Code
• See required licenses and certifications below

Licenses and Certifications

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training

Required within twelve (12) months of employment

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Jailer certification

Physical Demands

• Position involves physically subduing and restraining aggressive inmates
• Position involves constantly standing and walking on concrete floors while making rounds
• Position involves dragging a minimum of 165 pounds (training/recruitment mannequin) in a manner consistent with rescue and restraint maneuvers
• Position involves to hearing audible sounds and speaking in a clear understandable voice
• Position may involve working day and/or overnight shifts

Environmental Factors

• Maximum security facility behind locked doors
• Exposure to individuals accused or convicted of crimes, individuals with risk of illness, and potential bio-hazards
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: Per TCOLE standards
• Additional: Written tests, Oral Board

Irregular Hours

• Must be able to work varying and/or extended shifts, weekends, and holidays or be called back in emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• See required licenses and certifications below

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• TCOLE Basic Peace Officer license

 Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas driver's license
• Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training

Environmanetal Factors

• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)
• Job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: Per TCOLE standards
• Additional: Written tests, firearms tests, Oral Boards

Irregular Hours

• Must be able to work varying and/or extended shifts, weekends, and holidays or be called back in emergency situations