Hays County Sheriff's Office - Recruiting

We're Hiring!

Join the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. The Hays County seat is San Marcos, located in central Texas on Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio. At 680 square miles and with a population of more than 240,000, Hays County has a growing economy and is home to excellent school districts, Texas State University, Amazon, Prime Outlet Malls and Cabelas. HCSO is fortunate to have a unique working relationship with Texas State University and the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center.


With a rapidly increasing population, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office continues to grow and is dedicated to recruiting, hiring and training the most qualified applicants. Offering a wide range of assignments, HCSO employs more than 348 commissioned and civilian staff assigned to three bureaus. We invite you to explore our website and begin an exciting career with us at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office!


How to Apply

  • Visit our online job posting page to see and apply for open positions with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Failure to answer all questions may subject your application to being removed from the hiring process.
  • We hire for the following types of positions: Deputy, Corrections Officer (or Specialist), Emergency Communications Officer, and Civilian. Learn more here.


County Benefits

Eligible employees in Hays County are provided a wide range of benefits. Several of the programs are available to all employees as prescribed by law. Such programs include Social Security, Medicare, Workers’ Compensation and unemployment insurance. Eligibility for other benefits is dependent upon the regular number of hours an employee is expected to work each week. See more details of county-provided benefits:

Employee Benefits.


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