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Dallas, TX · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

... Dallas County property. Works outside direct supervision, completes routine police reports and ... May provide leadership to Public Safety Screeners. Responsibilities 1. Performs security duties in ...

Dallas County

SECURITY OFFICER (Generic)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$25.05/hr

... Dallas County property. Works outside direct supervision, completes routine police reports and ... May provide leadership to Public Safety Screeners. Responsibilities 1. Performs security duties in ...

Dallas County

SECURITY OFFICER (Generic)

Dallas, TX

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

... Dallas County property. Works outside direct supervision, completes routine police reports and ... May provide leadership to Public Safety Screeners.Education, Experience and Training: Graduation ...

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Do workers at Dallas County (Texas) get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Does Dallas County (Texas) pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

At Dallas County (Texas), are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Dallas County (Texas) affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Dallas County (Texas)?

Most people get paid time off work.
79% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Dallas County (Texas) worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do Dallas County (Texas) workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Dallas County (Texas) workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Dallas County (Texas)?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Dallas County (Texas) managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
96% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Dallas County (Texas) spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Dallas County (Texas)?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is a Dallas County (Texas) job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Is working at Dallas County (Texas) good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Dallas County (Texas) feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Dallas County (Texas) get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Dallas County (Texas)?

Most people feel stressed out here.
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Dallas County (Texas) enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
74% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Dallas County (Texas) recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Dallas County (Texas)?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Dallas County (Texas)?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Dallas County (Texas)’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Dallas County (Texas) is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

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0000005936.ATTORNEY II.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County

Dallas, TX • On-site

$7.2K - $8.1K/mo

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Dallas County (Texas) rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

484th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description


Under general supervision represents indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, or mental health cases as assigned. Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management; represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses and other interested parties. Conducts legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
1. Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit by: reviewing documentation; conducting necessary legal research on applicable law; interviewing clients, witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case; reviewing and gathering evidence; preparing investigative requests; and determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
2. Interviews clients. Discusses facts of case, potential defenses and applicable laws and procedures.
3. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients are informed on status of case.
4. Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
5. Gathers, prepares, reviews and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
6. Represents the client in trial and at all applicable hearings by conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments.
7. Participates in plea-bargain negotiations; prepares necessary legal documents and ensures necessary signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
8. Documents client files, prepares trial notebook, and maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.
9. Trains and assists in training less experienced misdemeanor public defenders.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas. One (1) year experience practicing law required.
Experience obtained under the third year bar card, or work as a licensed attorney in the Public Defender's Office on a Pro Bono basis, can be counted for experience. Maximum Pro Bono experience is one year. Qualifications include: completion of a law degree at an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school; current licensing as an attorney to practice law in the State of Texas, and have either attained this experience through the law school's criminal clinic program, or internship with a district, county, or public defender offices while holding an active Third Year Student Bar Card. Along with the job application at interview the applicant will be required to present an official law school transcript and a notarized affidavit from the employer(s) where the internship was performed indicating the number of actual hours worked.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
None.
Disclaimers: This is an "at will" position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment.

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