Job Announcement:

JAILER JOB POSTING

The Hill County Sheriff’s Office, a community-oriented team of law enforcement professionals, is seeking to fill immediate openings. If you are a quality individual looking for long-term employment in a rewarding field, please apply today. 

STARTING PAY:

$22.23/hour; $46,237/year (base pay)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at date of hire;
• High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) County Jail Administrator Certification course within six (6) months after hire date (paid for by Hill County); 
• Must hold at least an Intermediate TCOLE Jailer’s License
• Must possess, or have ability to obtain, Texas Driver’s License; Good driving record;
• Must be of good moral character;
• Must have the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, and office processes;
• Must pass a thorough background investigation to include an oral interview and psychological exam and drug test.
• Proficient in Quicken 
• A minimum of five (5) or more years of jail experience, with progressive supervisor experience is required. 
• Make independent judgments and adopt quick, effective, and responsible courses of action at any time; 
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports;
• Effectively represent the Sheriff’s Office in contacts with the public and other law enforcement agencies; 
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work; 
• Required to occasionally work overtime – may include weekends and evenings;
• Required to be bondable under the Sheriff’s Official Bond;
• Required to participate in continuing education courses. 

BENEFITS & PERKS: 

• Certification/Education Pay; monthly stipend available upon hire. 
• Specialized Skills Pay: monthly stipends available up to $300/month/employee
• Longevity Pay after completion of three years of service. 
• PTO (Paid Time Off):  Accrued 6.81 hours per pay period
• 13 paid holidays observed per year 
• FREE employee medical, dental and life insurance 
• Take home car program 
• 12 hour shifts with every other weekend off
• Uniforms and equipment, including vest, sidearm, leather gear and a cell phone are provided. 

RETIREMENT:

• Hill County is a member of Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• 7% of your gross wages per pay period are contributed and matched 2 to 1 by the County
• Vesting requirement is 8 years of continued service.   

TO APPLY:

Applications are being accepted online at www.PoliceApp.com/HillCounty