Captain Nathan (Nate) McDuell
Captain Nate McDuell is the Commander of Human Resources. He attended the University of Houston – Downtown and currently holds a Master Peace Officer Certification through the State of Texas. He also is a Certified Crime Prevention Specialist with over 3000 hours of specialized training.
Prior to joining the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Captain McDuell retired honorably from the Houston Police Department (HPD) after 30 years of service, 25 of which in a supervisory capacity. Captain McDuell served in HPD’s Patrol, Community Services, Storefront Operations, Dispatch, Human Resources, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Unit, Civilian Employment, Background Investigations and Recruiting Divisions. He also served as lead Public Information Officer and unit supervisor, which consisted of six additional Public Information Officers under several administrations.
Captain McDuell has dedicated his life to public service. During his career, he organized and led numerous public service projects raising the spirits and funds for numerous charitable organizations. One such organization is the Texas Special Olympics.
After several years in retirement, Captain McDuell was inspired by Sheriff Eric Fagan’s (a former HPD colleague) historic election as Fort Bend County Sheriff and wanted to continue his service to the community. Sheriff Fagan graciously provided that opportunity; a privilege for which he is eternally grateful.
As a strong advocate of Community Oriented Policing, Captain McDuell looks forward to a bright future serving the citizens of Fort Bend County.
Captain Nathan McDuell can be reached by email nathan.mcduell@fortbendcountytx.gov.
The Human Resources section of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office coordinates the procedures for initial hiring, promotion and other placements throughout the department consistent with the Civil Service Rules.
Our daily processes include the posting of positions for hire-in; entry and maintenance of an applicant-database; administration of entry-level testing; processing applications; coordination of pre-employment screening after contingent hire offer; personnel file maintenance and record-keeping for Family Medical Leave Act; employment –verification requests; and all preparation and processing of the paperwork necessary for our officers’ appointment and licensing through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Stacey Zwahr is the Human Resources Generalist. She may be reached at 281-238-1585 or by email at Stacey.Zwahr@fortbendcountytx.gov.
Isidro “J.R.” Galvan is the Human Resources Assistant. He may be reached at 281-238-1586 or by email at Isidro.Galvanjr@fortbendcountytx.gov.
Maria McClaine is the Human Resources Specialist. She may be reached at 281-238-1581 or by email at Maria.McClaine@fortbendcountytx.gov
FBC Sheriff’s Office Email: FBCSOHR@fortbendcountytx.gov