The Recruiting & Employment Section of the Professional Standards Division is dedicated to finding, training, and retaining the highest quality Peace Officer possible for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. We actively recruit Licensed Texas Peace Officers that have an interest in public service and who have a desire to serve the citizens of Williamson County. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is a progressive agency. Our officers receive continual training and provide our personnel with state of the art equipment. The Sheriff’s Office prides its reputation as being a premiere Law Enforcement agency in the State of Texas.

To become a part of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, contact a member of the Professional Standards Unit below.

Sergeant Derrick Dutton - (512) 943-1320
Deputy Johnathan Kidwell - (512) 943-3316
Deputy Gonzalo Vivas - (512) 943-3569

Release Forms

ALL release forms MUST be completed, notarized and returned on the date of testing. Failure to return ALL release forms on the date of testing will result in immediate disqualification. You MUST return the following release forms completed and notarized on the date of testing:

• 4 copies of the "Applicants Release of Personal Information"
• 1 copy of the "Firearms Qualification Test Claims Release"
• 1 copy of the "Physical Abilities Test Claims Release"
• 1 copy of the "TCLEOSE Release"
• 1 copy of the "Exam Cover Sheet" form
• 1 copy of the "Range Rules" form

Physical Abilities Exam Requirements

1. Physical testing will include a construct physical abilities test following Cooper Institute which is an established verifiable organization that has thoroughly researched the relationships of physical testing as it relates to law enforcement. 
2. Percentile minimums may not be established lower than the 20th % utilizing Cooper Standards as a guideline.
3. The Cooper Standard Battery accurately measures the underlining fitness areas:
   • Aerobic capacity (cardiovascular) = 1.5 mile run
   • Anaerobic capacity (sprint ability) = 300 meter sprint
   • Muscular strength (upper body) = 1 rep. max. bench press
   • Muscular endurance (upper body) = 1 minute push-ups
   • Muscular endurance (core body) = 1 minute sit-ups

Click here to see the Pay Step Plan