Xavier Montalvo has been a licensed Peace Officer in Travis County for 26 years, having worked for six elected officials in five county offices. In 1992, he began his law enforcement career as a Reserve Deputy for Travis County Constable Precinct 5. After becoming a full-time employee, Montalvo promoted to Senior Deputy where he worked in Family Violence and Civil Process along with Adult and Juvenile Warrants.
In 2000, he went to work for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office as a Sergeant Investigator where he handled investigations for the 299th and the 147th felony courts. As an investigator, Montalvo worked with numerous prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in preparing cases for trail; including aggravated assaults, family violence, robbery, murder, and capital murder.
After almost nine years, Montalvo left to pursue work for the Travis County Attorney’s Office as the Chief Investigator. He oversaw the day-to-day operations including budgeting for the investigators’ section, supervision of the investigators, and worked family violence cases in Travis County Court 4.
In 2013, Montalvo became the Lieutenant at Travis County Constable Precinct 3. He oversaw the daily operations, worked with the office manager regarding the budget in order to acquire the necessary equipment needed by the staff, and supervised a sergeant, three corporals, and numerous deputies.
Montalvo joined TCSO in 2017, appointed by Sheriff Sally Hernandez as Captain in the Administration & Support Bureau.
He holds Master Peace Officer and Instructor certifications with TCOLE and is a state board member of the Texas District & County Attorney’s Association (TDCAA). Over his career, Montalvo has received multiple awards for his outstanding and dedicated service to include TDCAA Investigator Award, Travis County Constable Precinct 3 Command Service Award, Travis County District Attorney’s Investigator of the Year and Travis County Constable Precinct 5 Deputy of the Year.
