Job Postings
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office accepts applications for Deputy Sheriff  on a continual basis. When vacancies occur we look at the applications submitted and invite applicants who meet our strict standards to interview for those vacancies. Females and males are encouraged to apply. The application can be printed or mailed to the Sheriffs office.

Note: The Williamson County  Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for a part-time Crossing Guard for Grassland Middle and Elementary School in Williamson County for the 2012-2013 school year. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must pass a criminal background check. Uniforms will be provided.THIS OPENING WILL BE TEMPORARY AND WILL END AT THE END OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR 

Weekend Inmate Visitation
Times: 08:30 – 09:00 09:00 – 09:30 09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 12:30 12:30 - 13:00 13:00 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:00 14:00 - 14:30 14:30 - 15:00 15:00 - 15:30	Group Male Protective Custody Male medical Males Males Males Males Female Medical Females Females Female Protective Custody Males Males Males Males
All visits are made on first come first served basis. You must be here 30 minutes prior to visit time or you will not be signed in for that time. You must have a valid I.D. to sign up for a visit. Out of town visits (100 miles away) are M-F 09:30 - 12:30, must be scheduled one week in advance.

Responsibilities & Services
The duties of the sheriff's office are quite varied. Except in Davidson County, the sheriff has the important duty to prevent crimes, investigate criminal conduct that has occurred, and arrest criminals. Sheriffs and their deputies must be thoroughly acquainted with the Tennessee criminal code.

The sheriff should develop a good working relationship with the staff of the district attorney general's office. Sheriffs also serve as jailers and many serve as superintendent of the county workhouse, which in some counties, the jail is also the workhouse.

Jail System
County jails are responsible for the housing of misdemeanant prisoners. Many county jails also house state prisoners, such as persons convicted of felony offenses, due to lack of space in state prison facilities. The sheriffs in these counties perform important functions in obtaining state reimbursement for expenses associated with housing state prisoners. Related to criminal casework, are duties requiring the sheriff to dispose of contraband, abandoned motor vehicles, and unlawful weapons.

Other Duties
Sheriffs also have many duties that are civil in nature. They include the duty to execute and return, according to law, the civil process and orders of the courts of record and general sessions courts. Sheriffs and their deputies serve subpoenas, execute writs of possession, levy writs of execution, which involve taking property to satisfy judgments, serve garnishments, and serve orders of protection.

Each of these civil duties, as well as many others, have specific requirements, time requirements, and duties with which the sheriff and deputy sheriffs must be familiar.

Additionally, the sheriff, or an officer designated by the sheriff, must attend all courts held in the county. This is generally when a deputy sheriff acts as court officer or bailiff. Sheriffs and their deputies operate under strict legal standards and must strive to perform their duties correctly.

For example, failure to respect the civil rights of citizens, including prisoners, can result in personal liability. The actions of sheriffs and deputies often serve as the basis of lawsuits initiated by persons displeased with what has happened to them.

Sheriffs must be acquainted with the civil and criminal aspects of the federal civil rights laws, the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act and numerous other laws.

TN/SAVIN Program