What are the responsibilities and job description for the SO Sex Offender Registrar position at Williamson County?
Effective 10/1/2026
Reporting directly to a Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, responsible for maintaining, registering, and updating records for sex offenders residing in Williamson County.
- Registers convicted sex offenders that resides within Williamson County according to DPS guidelines
- Collects fingerprints, photos, and other information necessary for registration and creates reports for federal, state, and local use
- Conducts research for non-compliant offenders and coordinates with law enforcement to issue warrants
- Schedules quarterly and annual appointments with offenders to conduct routine check-ins essential for record updates and compliance
- Serves as county liaison for law enforcement, agencies, parole, and probation offices and community regarding sex offender registrants
- Provides reports for de-registering offenders
- Collaborates and assist the Public Information Officer with release of information to the media and community
- Provides information to District Attorney’s and County Attorney’s as needed
- Attends court proceedings to testify as needed
- Reviews jail documents and court dockets to identify offender cases for follow up
- Performs data entry to maintain up to date records
- Monitors offenders
- Attends all meetings and successfully completes trainings, as required
- Coordinates and maintains a database of Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reports, including Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (APS) reports
- Performs other duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to – Sergeant
- Direct Reports – No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing
- Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
- Continuous contact with persons accused or adjudicated of sex crimes
- May be required to perform work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet, conditions)
- Some travel between work sites as required
IRREGULAR HOURS
- Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
- May be deemed as essential personnel in the event of an emergency
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.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience working in a law enforcement capacity
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid Texas driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in criminal justice or related field
- Two (2) years of experience working as a sex offender registrar
- Three (3) years of experience working with a medium to large law enforcement agency
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
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.