Employment Opportunities

Full Time Jailers

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is currently seeking qualified applicants for current and future Certified Jailer positions.

Starting pay: $23.42/hour

Step Raises at 61 days, 3 years, 7 years, and 12 years

BENEFITS

Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, AD&D, TCDRS County Retirement System (8 years to vesting), Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays; Certificate Pay, Longevity Pay

Jailers work 12 hour shifts and work 15 days each month. Every other weekend off is a 3-day weekend.

Preference will be given to current or retired jailers seeking lateral entry.

Successful candidates must pass the ACSO comprehensive pre-employment background, which includes but is not limited to written exam, medical exam, psychological exam, credit history, work history.

Full Time Patrol Deputy

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is currently seeking qualified applicants for current and future Certified Peace Officer positions.

Must hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer Certificate

Starting Salary: $26.28/hour (86 hours every 2 weeks) ($58,762 a year)

Step Raises at 61 days, 3 years, 7 years, and 12 years

BENEFITS

Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, AD&D, TCDRS County Retirement System (8 years to vesting), Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays; Certificate Pay, Longevity Pay

Patrol deputies work 12-hour shifts and work 15 days each month. Every other weekend off is a 3-day weekend.

Must be a current or retired peace officers seeking lateral entry.

Successful candidates must pass the ACSO comprehensive pre-employment background, which includes but is not limited to written exam, medical exam, psychological exam, credit history, work history.

Full Time Telecommunicator

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is currently seeking qualified applicants for current and future Certified Telecommunicators positions.

Starting pay: $22.27/hour with paid out overtime

Step Raises at 1year

BENEFITS

Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, AD&D, TCDRS County Retirement System (8 years to vesting), Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays; Certificate Pay, Longevity Pay

Telecommunicators work 12 hour shifts and work 15 days each month. Every other weekend off is a 3-day weekend.

Successful candidates must pass the ACSO comprehensive pre-employment background, which includes but is not limited to written exam, medical exam, psychological exam, credit history, work history.

THE AUSTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENETICS