Lieutenant Wayne Schultz

Commander, Criminal Investigation Division
San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office

Lieutenant Wayne Schultz serves as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division for the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office, where he also oversees Internal Affairs and serves as the agency’s Training Coordinator. In these roles, he is responsible for managing major criminal investigations, ensuring accountability and professionalism within the agency, and coordinating training programs that support the development and readiness of Sheriff’s Office personnel.

With more than 33 years of distinguished law enforcement experience, Lieutenant Schultz has dedicated his career to serving the public and advancing the law enforcement profession. He began his career in Harris County and quickly established himself as a versatile and highly respected officer, serving in a variety of specialized and supervisory assignments throughout his tenure.

During his career, Lieutenant Schultz has worked in Patrol Operations, Field Training, Academy Instruction, Special Response Group operations, and Criminal Investigations. His extensive investigative experience includes serving as a Homicide Investigator, where he handled complex and high-profile cases requiring exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and leadership.

As he progressed through the ranks, Lieutenant Schultz held multiple supervisory and leadership positions, mentoring deputies while helping shape the next generation of law enforcement professionals. His commitment to leadership development led him to complete the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Leadership Development Institute and graduate from the prestigious Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) at Sam Houston State University.

Today, Lieutenant Schultz continues to apply his extensive experience and leadership skills in overseeing the Criminal Investigations Division, Internal Affairs investigations, and agency training programs. His commitment to integrity, accountability, and professional excellence remains at the forefront of his service to the citizens of San Jacinto County.

Lieutenant Schultz’s dedication to public safety, leadership development, and the advancement of law enforcement standards continues to strengthen the mission of the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office and the communities it serves.