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Thank you for your interest in the Travis County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer with a policy of filling vacant positions with qualified applicants who best meet the mission of this Office.

Persons selected for employment must meet all applicable requirements. The Sheriff's Office recognizes its responsibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act not to discriminate against either prospective or current employees who are disabled. Therefore, applications for employment are accepted from all qualified candidates. The Sheriff's Office is prepared to make reasonable accommodations in situations where an undue hardship is not imposed upon this Office. Any applicant needing accommodation to complete the hiring process should notify the Personnel Office in writing at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled step.

Please review the information regarding the Travis County Sheriff’s Office hiring procedures. It includes a brief synopsis of the hiring process along with additional information describing the various positions (including salaries) available within the Sheriff's Office. If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in applying, you will need to bring the completed applicable forms with you or send as instructed. Applications Process

Applications must be returned to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. This form can be obtained in Word Format below.
Download and print out one of the following:
     ■ Pre- Employment Screening Checklist (Microsoft Word)
     ■ Pre- Employment Screening Checklist (PDF)
Once the Pre- Employment Screening Checklist is complete in accordance with the instructions, you may apply in person at our main office at 5555 Airport Blvd. or you can mail the Pre- Employment Screening Checklist to:
Travis County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Personnel / Application, P.O. Box 1748, Austin, Texas 78767

Note: If you are mailing the Pre-Employment Screening Checklist, please call the Travis County Sheriff's Office Personnel Office at (888) JOB-TCSO for mailing instructions so we can better serve you. Failure to call could result in your Pre- Employment Screening Checklist not being processed or it being mailed back for incompleteness.

NOTE: There will also be mandatory introductory training scheduled. The length of training depends on the position accepted.

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