Sheriff Gary Cutler is pleased to announce that the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Sheriff’s Academy is now accepting applications for the 2018 class. The course will start on February 22, 2018. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Sheriff’s Academy is a 45 hour program designed to give the citizens of Hays County a working knowledge of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the criminal justice system; as it works in Hays County. Classes are held on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Class size is limited to 25 people per class so it is important to get your application in early. Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or by emailing Deputy Stephen Traeger at stephen.traeger@co.hays.tx.us. Application may also be downloaded on our website: http://www.co.hays.tx.us/sheriff.aspx. Applications must be received on or before February 15, 2017.
Those persons with felony convictions, or who are currently on parole, probation, or anyone who has been convicted for any offense involving moral turpitude are not eligible. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and either reside, or work, in Hays County.