Sheriff's Office

Human Trafficking

Working in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Unit is committed to rescuing victims of human trafficking and conducting investigations that lead to the prosecution of human traffickers.

Detention Bureau

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets rules and procedures, establishes minimum standards for the construction, maintenance, and operation of county jails. The Tarrant County Detention Bureau has passed this certification every year since 1995.

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Operations Bureau

The Operations Bureau consists of five major divisions. You are encouraged to contact any of the divisions assist you with questions concerning our operations.

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Deputy Opportunities

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Sheriff's Office Employment Opportunities

Are you ready to launch a rewarding career and make a difference in our community? Become a Detention Officer or Deputy Sheriff with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office for great pay and benefits.

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Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn

Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn took office in 2017, bringing with him over 30 years of law enforcement experience. Together with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, his mission is to PROTECT by courageously standing between evil and good with honor, while striving to SERVE with respect, always putting others before self. Sheriff Waybourn and TCSO strongly believe in servant leadership and always aims to put others before self. To do that, TCSO maintains five Core Values, which we refer to as HELOS.

H- Honorable Character: Doing what is right, even when nobody is looking
E- Empowerment: Everything begins with mutual trust and respect
L- Lead: We all must lead and serve with competency, consistency and transparency
O- Our Team is Our Priority
S- Strive for Excellence: We must strive for excellence, honor and integrity in everything we do

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