Entry Courthouse Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $83,220.00 Annually
Location : Sheriff & Jail, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500006
Department: SHERIFF
Opening Date: 07/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
NOTICE: All applicants must pass a written and physical agility test to be considered for employment. We schedule these tests on an as needed basis. Please submit an application and you will be contacted by email once a testing date is set.
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff. A TCOLE Certified Peace Officer licensed is preferred but not required to apply.
Age: YOU MUST BE 21 TO APPLY
Deputy Cadet - Salary: $73,000.00 annually
Deputy Step 1 - Salary: $83,220.00 annually with opportunity for the Lateral Entry Program for Certified TCOLE Peace Officers.
6-step pay scale available through a step-pay program.
Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Cadet
$73,000.00
Deputy$83,220.00$86,424.00$89,751.00$93,206.00$96,794.00$100,521.00
ADDITIONAL PAY
$45 per Month Certification Pay (up to $135.00) $100 Monthly Clothing Allowance
Entry level written exam: To Be Determined
Physical ability test: To Be Determined
A physical ability claim release form is required at the time of testing.
Examples of Duties
Sample Core Responsibilities

• Must be able to enforce laws and prevent crimes.
• Control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations.
• Provide high level Customer service and integrate the community into policing activities.
• Participate in community based police activities and programs.
• Perform tasks relative to courthouse/courtroom security.
• Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services.
• Perform all aspects of law enforcement duties including investigation, community services, administration, and training.

Lateral Transfers Available
If an applicant is a TCOLE certified peace officer and has three or more years of street experience with an agency which employees no less than 40 peace officers, they may be eligible to lateral into the Ellis County Sheriff's Office. Final decisions on lateral offers remain at the discretion of the Sheriff.
Applicants accepted for lateral entry into a sworn position at the Ellis County Sheriff's Office may be eligible to forego the written test, ability test, and oral board.
** The above may not be all inclusive and may be subject to change without notice. Other duties and requirements may apply.
Typical Qualifications
Requirements

1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. At least 21 years of age at time of application.
3. No less than Honorable Discharge if prior military.
4. Has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; or holds a high school diploma.
5. Have a favorable driving record and hold a valid driver license, if not licensed by the State of Texas, be able to obtain a Texas Driver License before employment.
6. At the time of employment have 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected in each eye. Uncorrected vision cannot exceed 20/100 in each eye, unless vision is corrected by the use of corrective lenses, which MUST BE WORN on duty and/or during ALL enforcement related activities or off-duty employment. Must be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness and any other visual deficiencies or limitations. Persons, who have had eye surgery performed on either eye, will not be eligible to be hired, until one year after the surgery.
7. Have no hearing loss greater than 30-decibels (correction) in either ear. Uncorrected hearing cannot exceed a 60-decibel loss in either ear.
8. Be of good character.
9. Have a favorable work and school record.
10. If an active TCOLE licensed peace officer, may never have had his/her license revoked or currently be under any type of suspension other than academic.
11. Not have a criminal record that would preclude hiring, as determined by TCOLE and Ellis County Sheriff's Office standards.

Disqualifiers
1. Criminal History
A. No convictions for or probation, to include deferred, that would preclude a person from being licensed by TCOLE. (TCOLE standard)
B. No conviction of a crime of moral turpitude, no time limit applies. (ECSO standard)
C. Under indictment or pending trial for any Felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor or non-traffic Class C misdemeanor. (ECSO standard)
D. Prohibited by any state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition. (TCOLE standard)
E. Cannot have admitted to committing a sex crime, a hate crime, or an aggravated act of violence, even if the act was never discovered or the applicant was never arrested or charged. (ECSO standard).
F. Cannot have been jailed at any time for failing to pay child support, unless the applicant can prove that he/she was wrongfully jailed.
G. Cannot have been jailed at any time for failing to pay child support, unless the applicant can prove that he/she was wrongfully jailed.
2. Driving History
A. Convicted of Failure to Stop and Render Aid. (ECSO standard)
B. Convicted of driving while license suspended in the last 10 years. (ECSO standard)
C. May not have had a suspended license within two years of application. (ECSO standard)
D. May not have been convicted of more than three moving violation and/or chargeable accidents in the preceding two-year period or convicted of no more than five moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the preceding three-year period. (ECSO standard)
E. Prohibited by any state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle. (TCOLE standard)
If you have questions, please contact Personnel Division via email hiring@elliscounty.texas.gov or 972-825-4901.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please contact (972) 825-4901 and ask to speak to Professional Standards.
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office are subject to drug testing and thorough background screening.
ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ELLIS COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Ellis County offers the following benefits for full-time employees.
Insurance:
HEALTH: PPO BCBS Plan
Ellis County offers an incentive program which pays for employee premiums at 100% if completed. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
DENTAL: PPO BCBS Plan
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the County. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
VISION: BCBS/EyeMed Vision Care
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.
SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Term Life, and Whole Life offered through American Fidelity at the expense of the employee.
Retirement:
TEXAS COUNTY & DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCDRS)
Employee Deposit Rate:7% (Mandatory)Vesting:8 years of serviceEmployer Matching Rate:200% at retirementRetirement Eligibility:20 years of service (any age)For more information, please visit
LIFE
The County provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary through TCDRS.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457(b) Plan through Corebridge Financial. The County offers payroll deductions, and the employee chooses the amount of investment.
Other County Benefits:
VACATION
Vacation time is accrued after one year of service and granted on your anniversary date each consecutive year.
1st - 4th year anniversary date12 days
5th - 15th year anniversary date17 days
16th year anniversary date & thereafter22 days
SICK LEAVE
Employees accrue 4 hours of sick leave each month.
HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 14 paid holidays. Holiday schedules vary from year to year.
PERSONAL DAY
Employees receive one 8-hour personal day after completing 6 months of employment.
After the first six months of employment, employees will accrue one 8-hour personal day on January 1st of each consecutive year.
01
Are you at least 21 years old?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you currently possess a valid Texas Driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Please list your Driver's license number.
04
Can you provide proof of vehicle insurance?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a valid TCOLE license? Indicate with PID Number.
06
Have you resigned from a job under investigation?

• Yes
• No

07
This position requires working night, weekends, holidays, emergency call-backs, and shift work. Are you willing and able to work different shifts as assigned?

• Yes
• No

08
Is your credit in any collections process or have an IRS lien against you?

• Yes
• No

09
Have you illegally used or possessed any drug of penalty group 1 or 2 of the Controlled Substance Abuse Act?

• Yes
• No

10
Have you used marijuana or THC in any of its forms? If so, list dates and type.
Required Question