Warrants Specialist
Williamson County
Friday, 01 May 2026
Reporting directly to the Warrants Supervisor, responsible for processing warrants of arrest, conditions of bond, final judgments, and orders of dismissal. Provides direction and information to the public on department and county procedures, regulations, and policies. - The vacancy related to this posting is in the Warrant Assignment on the 3-11 PM shift.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Receives, enters, and tracks records and information including but not limited to arrest warrants, juvenile directives to apprehend, attempts to locate, indictments, conditions of bonds, and orders of dismissal. Serves as primary contact for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) as it pertains to warrant confirmations with local, state, and national law enforcement agencies. Receives and processes law enforcement messaging regarding an inmate’s status for transport, bond-outs, transfers, or sentencing. Prepares and distributes detainer letters when applicable. Sends arrest notifications to appropriate personnel. Provides and maintains complete and accurate records. Performs various in-house computer searches. Confirms and requests confirmations on warrants. Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone. Creates and maintains various reports related to assigned division. Creates and maintains forms, letters, worksheets, and informational materials. Ensures comprehensive filing systems are maintained and up to date. Enters and verifies data within applicable databases and/or systems. Cross-trains with office staff in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operations. Attends all meetings and trainings, as required. Performs special duties as assigned. ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS - Reports directly to – Warrants Supervisor. Direct Reports – No. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying. Position may involve working day and/or overnight shifts. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS - Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment. Contact with persons accused or convicted of crimes. Contact with law enforcement officials and public. IRREGULAR HOURS - Shift work, rotating weekends, and some holidays. Shift assignments are subject to change at Sheriff’s discretion . am-3 pm 3 pm-11 pm 11 pm-7 am. This position is considered essential personnel. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of clerical experience in a professional office environment. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - Required within thirty (30) days of employment. Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) certification, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certification, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) years directly related warrants experience. EMPLOYMENT TESTING Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes. Drug screening: Yes Physical exam: No. Psychological exam: No. Additional: N/ A