The Hays County Civil Service is designed to protect Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Personnel, and Emergency Communications Personnel. Civil Service aims to establish and enforce rules regarding employee selection, advancement, rights, benefits, and working conditions. The prescribed rules are intended to guide the Civil Service Commission's functions, promote professionalism within the Sheriff's Office, and ensure that employees in the Classified Service receive fair and impartial treatment at all times. These provisions adhere to merit system standards and include rights to appeal, as outlined in the Civil Service Rules.