Tarrant County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $32.54 Hourly
Location : Tarrant County, TX
Job Type: County Part-Time Employee (#0021)
Job Number: 10755
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
Provides law enforcement and protection to the citizens of Tarrant County by performing duties that include but are not limited to search and seizures, investigations, and other jail functions requiring powers of arrest necessary to safely house fugitives in accordance with statute, policy and procedure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Locates fugitives through background investigations, using computers and office equipment where applicable, updating information and developing informants.
2. Conducts surveillance when necessary, apprehend or cause apprehension of fugitives.
3. Intrastate and interstate transportation of prisoners.
4. Gives court testimony inextradition hearings and in cases filed locally.
5. Advises procedure of laws and recommend alternatives concerning disposition of criminal cases.
6. Maintains issued equipment and personal demeanor consistent with departmental rules and procedures.
7. Prepares daily and monthly reports accurately to provide correct data for status.
8. Assists and cooperates with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and supervisors.
9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification and two (2) years of related law enforcement experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and/or obtain a license within 30 days.
• Must be willing to work nights, evenings, overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed, including Education (specifying the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without full documentation. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during the onboarding process.
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push and pull. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights.
There is exposure to household type cleaning agents (such as diluted bleach, alcohol based window cleaner, chlorine based cleanser); and occasional exposure to pesticides. There is occasional exposure to inmate control devices that emit pepper agents via aerosol spray, gel or foam. There is the potential of exposure to toxic smoke.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.
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Are you a citizen of the United States?

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Are you at least 21 years of age?

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Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education?

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Have you completed a Texas Basic Peace Officer course and are licensable by TCOLE?

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Are you willing to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts, evenings, nights and holidays?

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If a mobile number is provided, we may text you information about your application. Do you consent to receive SMS/Text job related information and updates on the status of your application? Once you consent to receive job related text messaging, you may reply STOP to opt-out of the service. We will only send you important job-related information and updates on the status of your application.Tarrant County does not charge to send or receive text messages as part of our application process. However, messages and data rates may apply. Please consult with your wireless carrier for applicable text messaging fees.

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