Cherokee County Jobs

03/18/25
Dispatcher

The Cherokee County Sheriffs Office has an immediate opening for a Dispatcher. This is a full time position in Rusk, Texas. Position Summary: Receives emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services. Determine the nature and location of the emergency and dispatch police, fire, ambulance or other emergency units as necessary.

Essential Functions of the Job
• Answers phones and radio transmissions
• Files warrants
• Handles emergency calls
• Dispatches several departments including but not limited to: Sheriff’s department, city police, fire departments, wrecker services, state troopers, TX DOT
• Sends and receives teletypes, quality assurance, hit request/ confirmations
• Provides customer service and respond to complaints
• Record call log information into computer
• Maintains wrecker rotation logs
• Updates log books
• Logs comp entries
• Enters TCIC/NCIC entries
• Enters warrants, protective orders, stolen items and missing persons entries
• Assigns case numbers to call slips on officer request
• Maintains and tracks warrants
• Assist law enforcement personnel with documentation
• End of month storage
• Fax transmissions separated for inner office
• Additional duties as directed by commanding officers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions
• Knowledge of county policies
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with other departments and the public
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to receive, respond and direct radio traffic
• Knowledge of filing system

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Work will be performed indoors. Ability to remain upright for extended periods of time

Recommended Minimum Qualifications
• REQUIRED - High School Diploma or equivalent
• Tele-Communicator training
• TCIC/NCIC training

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. Applications are also available online. This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

09/22/23
Cherokee County (Multiple Precincts)
Machine Operator I—Full Time
Class A CDL Required

Cherokee County Road & Bridge has openings for the position of full time Machine Operator I. These positions are available in multiple precincts. The positions require 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 and Commercial Driver’s License are required. Applications may 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.

7/30/20
JAILER

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for a 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.