Cherokee County Jobs

02/11/20
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department
Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Position Summary:
Performs law enforcement duties authorized by the Sheriff of Cherokee County under the statutes of the State of Texas. Patrols county. Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal and domestic incidents.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
•High School diploma or equivalent
•TCOLE Certification
•Valid Texas Driver’s License
•Law enforcement experience

Additional Requirements:
•Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation and an oral and written interview.
•Must not have any felony convictions or any misdemeanor convictions above Class C within the last five (5) years.

For additional information and application, please apply in person at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, 272 Underwood St., Rusk, Texas. If mailing or faxing, please send to the attention of Captain Fred Butler. You may also contact Captain Fred Butler (903)683-2271. A complete job description is available by contacting the Human Resource Director at (903)683-5367 or hr@cocherokee.org.
Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

This job posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

02/05/20
Jailer (Female)-Night Shift

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for a Female Jailer. Applicants for this position will be responsible for the supervision of daily inmate activities. This involves providing safety and security for inmates and employees. Applicants should have knowledge of booking procedures, possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills. Additional requirements: knowledge of filing system, knowledge of control board system, excellent intervention skills and the ability to resolve disputes, knowledge of state laws, excellent computer skills, ability to deal with intoxicated, sick or suicidal inmates, excellent organization and time management skills, professionalism and the ability to work as a team. This position requires an individual to have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Also recommended are the NCIC/TCIC Certification, Jailer Certification, CPR Certification and training or experience in bookkeeping. For a complete job description and application, please apply in person at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, 272 Underwood St., Rusk, Texas.

Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

02/05/20
Medical Assistant PT (16-20 hours per week)

The Cherokee County Department of Public Health is seeking a part time (16-20 hours per week) Medical Assistant. Will assist nursing staff with clinical, ancillary and administrative processes; utilizing standard delegation orders from a licensed physician.
•High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
•Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable employment
•Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
•Ability to move up to 20 pounds
•Occasional evening and weekend work
•Travel may be required
For a complete job description and application, contact Shannon at the Cherokee County Department of Public Health, (903)586-6191, ext. 18 or schitt@cctxphd.org. Cherokee County Public Health participates in e-verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

12/09/19
Deputy Clerk

The Cherokee County Clerk’s Office has an opening for Deputy Clerk. This is an entry level, full time position in Rusk, Texas. This position will assist the general public, customers and other agencies in recording, filing and obtaining legal documents and records.

Essential Functions of the Job:
•Answers phones
•Greets customers
•Prints daily reports
•Picks up and delivers mail
•Issues citations
•Bookkeeping
•Enters information into computer
•Signs various documents
•General typing and word processing
•Maintains birth and death records
•Issues birth certificates, death certificate and marriage licenses, DD-214s
•Record and maintain cattle brands
•Input, scan, file and maintain land records
•Research records
•Cashier duties, accepting payments

Additional duties and responsibilities:
•Additional duties as directed by supervisor
•Process and maintain case management files
•Copies documents
•Pick up and deliver mail to Post Office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions:
•Knowledge of operation of copier and scanner
•Knowledge of filing
•Knowledge of basic computer data entry
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Ability to perform cash transactions
•Ability to multi-task
•Excellent computer skills and knowledge of software
•Time management and strong organizational skills
•Excellent interpersonal skills

Work Environment Work will be performed indoors with low to mid-level noise level.
Physical Requirements: Ability to move up to 50 pounds, able to remain upright for extended periods of time and ability to move about the County Courthouse.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Submit application and resume to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main, Rusk, TX, 75785, (903) 683-5367 office, by fax to (903) 683-1186. Application can be obtained from the web at www.co.cherokee.tx.us and click on Jobs, or email hr@cocherokee.org. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. **This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received**

10/17/18
Machine Operator I (PCT 2)

Precinct 2 is seeking a Machine Operator I. This position requires the operation and maintenance of heavy machinery. Tasks will include the repair of roads, mowing road right of ways, installation and cleaning of culverts and storm drains, drive trucks, clean building and grounds, change flat tires, haul concrete, shovel hot mix, wash trucks, cut trees and other duties as assigned. Applicants must possess the knowledge and ability to operate and maintain equipment. They must also have knowledge of road construction and building. This is an outdoor work environment. Applicants must have the ability to move up to 80 lbs, climb, stoop, bend, twist, remain upright and move for extended periods of time. For a complete job description, contact the Human Resource Director.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Applications can be obtained online at www.co.cherokee.tx.us or at the office of the Human Resource Director. Submit application and resume to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main St., Rusk, TX 75785. Fax to (903)683-1186 or email hr@cocherokee.org. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.