This interview was recorded at the Henderson County Justice Center on Wednesday, July 14.
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This week, Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse talked about the Deputies of the Quarter; the Cops and Kids picnic; and the need for jailers.
I. Stats (:40)
There are currently 429 in jail with 108 of those being out-of-county inmates.
II. Deputies of the Quarter (1:42)
Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse recognized the outstanding work of three employees as Deputy of the 2nd Quarter for 2021. Investigator Kenneth Slaton was named Deputy of the Quarter, Sgt. Maria McCarley was named Detention Officer of the Quarter, and Wendy Rollins was named Communications Officer of the Quarter.
"They work really hard for this office and for the county," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "I always know if I need something I can pick up the phone and call one of these three individuals and they just always go above and beyond."
II. Cops and Kids Picnic (3:50)
Sheriff Hillhouse talked about the upcoming Cops and Kids Picnic, which is being planned by Susan Paul.
The event will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Faith Fellowship Church. There will be hot dogs and drinks, door prizes, and the Sheriff's Office will be there with patrol cars, K-9 units, and the armored vehicle.
"Hopefully there will be a great turnout. I think it is going to be a lot of fun," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "It's an opportunity for the community to bring your kids out and get to know your local law enforcement."
You will be hearing more about this event as it draws closer.
III. Need for Jailers (6:55)
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office currently has openings for detention officers.
"If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "This is exactly how I started my career."
Those starting out can work under a temporary jailer's license for a year. During that year, the Sheriff's Office will send you to school to get a permanent jailer's license.
For those who want to become a peace officer, there are opportunities for the Sheriff's Office to send jailers through the police academy.
If you are interested, visit the Sheriff's Office to pick up an application or call the office at 903-675-5128 to get an application emailed to you.
"If you want to be a Texas peace officer, you can come to work here and we will get you the training you need to make your goals come true," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
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