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Sheriff Sidney "Kirk" Horton
Clay County Sheriff's Office
215 W. Gilbert Street
Henrietta, Texas 76365
Phone: (940) 538-5611
kirk.horton@co.clay.tx.us
JOB OPENING - DEPUTY
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An opening is available for a Deputy position. Click on this link to see details about the position and benefits. A link for an application is at the bottom of this page.
LESO PROGRAM
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The Sheriff's Office is required to provide information annually on any potential equipment they may obtain in the current fiscal year from this program. Clink this link to see the document.
MISSION STATEMENT
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The mission of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is to serve and protect the citizens of Clay County with unwavering professionalism, steadfast integrity, and a commitment to constitutional principles as understood by the Founders. We believe in the equal application of the law to all individuals, regardless of status, and in carrying out our duties with humility, restraint, and respect for the God-given liberties enshrined in our nation’s founding documents.
Our deputies are called to be quiet professionals—well-trained, thoughtful, and resolute—placing service before self and the needs of our community above personal interest. We are guardians of public trust, guided not by shifting political winds but by a firm dedication to the rule of law and the sacred oath we have sworn to uphold.
In all things, we aim to reflect the highest standards of character and conduct, earning the confidence of the people we serve through transparency, courage, and a relentless pursuit of justice.
VISION STATEMENT
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Our vision is to keep Clay County SAFE by upholding the following core principles:
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Service Before Self
We dedicate ourselves to the people of Clay County with humility and honor, placing community needs above personal interest and responding with selfless commitment. -
Accountability Through Integrity
We maintain the highest ethical standards, ensuring every action reflects honesty, transparency, and the public trust entrusted to our care. -
Fairness in All Actions
We carry out our duties impartially and without bias, guided by respect for individual rights and an unwavering commitment to applying the law justly and consistently. -
Excellence in Performance
We strive for continual growth, professionalism, and quiet competence in all we do—setting the standard for effective, educated, and principled law enforcement.
By living out these values, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office seeks to foster a community that is secure, confident, and proud of the men and women sworn to protect it.
“SAVNS” is an acronym for Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service and is a statewide service that is funded through a legislative appropriation to the Office of the Attorney General. “VINE” is an acronym for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. SAVNS/VINE is a telephone service that allows victims to learn about the custody status and court proceedings involving an offender after booking into a county jail. Victims obtain free telephone and email notifications by registering through a toll-free number or the Internet, www.vinelink.com. The service is open to the general public and requires only that an individual provide an inmate’s full name or jail-assigned identification number to receive notifications. The toll-free SAVNS/VINE registration number is 877-TX4-VINE (877-894-8463).
Interested in a career in Law Enforcement? The Clay County Sheriff's Office may be the right place for you. Click on the link above to download an application.
A completed application can be returned to:
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