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Jail Administrator

Uvalde County Sheriff's Office
Uvalde, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2025

Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office Jail Administrator

Vacancy Announcement

Overview:

The Jail Administrator is responsible for the overall administration of the division under the direction of the Sheriff. The Jail Administrator is directly accountable for the implementation and carrying out of the orders, policies and procedures of the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

Qualification Requirements:

· Five (5) years of Correctional experience.

· Three (3) years direct management experience involving the supervision of employees in a correctional setting is required. Supervisory/managerial experience in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or a combination of the two may be considered.

· Current TCOLE Corrections License required.

· Completion of the TCOLE Jail Administrators Exam

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Monitors daily operational reports and identifies areas which require adjustment or action. Resolves day-to-day operational problems and concerns of staff, outside agencies and the public to ensure prompt response and service. Ensures inmate housing standards are met according to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

· Assists with formulation of policies and adopts rules and regulations to ensure effective administration of the jail.

· Organizes, coordinates and supervises all activities of the Uvalde County Jail; ensures standard operating procedures are strictly adhered to.

· Assists with administering, researching, compiling and summarizing current budget, monitors the budget throughout fiscal year, makes recommendations for budgetary management.

· Operates the Corrections Division in a safe and efficient manner while remaining in compliance with Texas Commission on Jail Standards and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Uvalde County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Applications can be found at www.uvaldecounty.gov

Please return application to:

Uvalde County Sheriff's Office

Attn: Sheriff Ruben Nolasco

339 King Fisher Lane

Uvalde, TX 78801

Uvalde County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $76,176.24 per year

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,176.24 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,176

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