Cherokee County Jobs

11/19/24
First Assistant District Attorney

OPENING: January 1, 2025

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
• Approximately $137,296 per year. Salary Commensurate with experience.
• Employee Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid by Employer – State Bar Dues, TDCAA membership, CLE training and travel

POSITION SUMMARY:
• Responsibilities include all aspects of felony cases from preparation to sentencing.
• Other responsibilities may include: asset forfeitures, appeal briefs, mental dockets, open record requests, bond forfeitures, extraditions and expunctions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ARE:
• Screening of criminal cases within a reasonable time frame for Grand Jury presentation, Trial proceedings and Appeal.
• Conducts Legal Research for Appeals, including but not limited to brief preparation, drafting of legal instruments used in prosecution of the case.
• Possess strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Attends docket calls, conducts plea bargain negotiations, and trial preparations.
• Professional respect to Court, staff and the general public.
• Assists law enforcement with warrants, subpoenas, and elements of crime.
• Other duties as requested by the District Attorney.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• All applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Texas Rules of Professional Responsibility and the ethics required of a Texas Prosecutor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 7 years or more of Felony Trial Experience.

APPLICATION: Resumes and Applications may be emailed to da@cocherokee.org

To be considered for the position, please find Employment Application on the Cherokee County, TX website, http://www.co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/jobs.html.
The Cherokee County, TX District Attorney’s Office is an equal opportunity employer.

06/10/24
Assistant County Attorney
(SB 22 Grant Funded)

Position Summary:
Prosecution of Misdemeanor Cases, including Class “C” misdemeanors in Justice of the Peace Courts; Prosecution of Child Protective Service Cases and Adult Protective Service Cases; prosecution of Protective Orders; Prosecution of Juvenile Cases; Prosecution of Mental health Commitments to Rusk State Hospital; Legal Research and Brief Preparation for any appeals taken from cases the County Attorney’s office handles; preparation of Legal Documents; limited Civil Trial Litigation; Provide legal opinions to County Officials and Department heads

Essential Functions of the Job:
• Prosecutes misdemeanor cases, including Class “C” misdemeanors in Justice of the Peace Courts
• Prosecutes of Child Protective Service cases and Adult Protective Service cases
• Prosecutes of Protective Orders, Juvenile cases, mental health commitments to Rusk State Hospital
• Conducts legal research and prepares briefs for any appeal handled by the County Attorney’s office
• Conducts civil trial litigation
• Advises County Attorney on legal conditions and current and future trends
• Prepares legal documents
• Provides legal opinions to County Officials and Department heads
• Attends all meetings at request of County Attorney or the Commissioners’ Court
• Reviews ordinances, resolutions and contracts as to legal form
• Provides legal advice as to substance
• Assists in drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, franchises, etc.
• Reviews documents prepared by other agencies or parties
• Prepares briefs, develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of criminal cases
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for criminal trials
• Other duties as assigned by the County Attorney

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions:
Skill in legal writing, legal research, and negotiation. Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Word Perfect and Net Data System. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work is performed indoors in a very fast paced and ever changing environment. Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs. May remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about to access files and office machinery, which may require bending or reaching. The ability to maintain composure under stress is also required.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check

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.

04/09/24
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 required
• TCOLE Certification
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Law enforcement experience

For additional information 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.

This job 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.

02/09/23
Administrative Assistant - County Attorney’s Office
Rusk, TX - Full Time

Position Summary:
Assist County Attorney and Assistant County Attorney in criminal and county issues. Operates computer, fax, copier, scanners, recording and video equipment, multi-line phone system and postage machine. File, answer phones and provides customer service and notary duties. Interacts with internal and external officials, bondsmen and the public. Assists law enforcement with criminal cases. Maintains dockets for arraignment, pre-trial hearings and jury selection. Prepare, research, investigate, and subpoena witnesses for pre-trial hearings, bench trials, jury trial for misdemeanor criminal dockets and juvenile dockets. Prepares paperwork for misdemeanor criminal cases and juvenile misdemeanor and/or felony cases. Cooperates with the County Attorney Clerk to ensure functions of daily operations. Assist co-workers as needed.

Essential Functions of the Job:
• Attend and prepare pre-trial dockets, pull files, check computer entries and file-prepare plea papers or other court paper document, enter notes, coordinate with county CCAL court coordinator, jail, coordinate with district attorney, work with county clerk, enter data on Net Data and prepare paperwork to close files, follow-up on files, prepare documents, request certified judgments, obtain lab from law enforcement agency or lab
• Attend and prepare jury selection dockets, pull files, check computer entries and prepare court paperwork, enter notes, coordinate with county CCAL court coordinator, jail, district attorney, and county clerk, enter notes on Net Data and prepare paperwork
• Prepare and coordinate subpoenas and paperwork for misdemeanor jury trials and bench trials, misdemeanor and/or felony juvenile trials, communicate with law enforcement, witnesses, victim, various experts, county clerk and district clerk, obtain labs from agencies, request evidence to be submitted for analysis, communicate with lab to obtain status or completion research, locate, verify, coordinate witness or victim, and date, time and place, will attend with witnesses or victims
• Determine by reviewing criminal history previous convictions in other counties, and preparing request for certified judgments
• Testing online and authorized to access criminal history through DPS web site
• Obtain jury pool list from district clerk, check jury pool for warrants, prior cases, convictions, open felony or misdemeanor cases
• Prepare court paperwork and files for juvenile probation, file juvenile petitions with district clerk, record settings on calendars, co-ordinate with district judge office, juvenile probation, county attorney calendar, juvenile attorney
• Notarize documents for CPS, juvenile probation, affidavit of non prosecution or other documents
• Assist with jail run docket as needed, obtain offense report, check for felony or other cases, collect all cases, prepare paperwork, enter Net Data disposition or notes, close file
• Prepare discovery fax, scan and email, or copy discovery for attorneys and copy DVD’s as needed
• Prepares recall of warrants, FTA warrants, fax and communicate with county clerk, attorney, defendants, law enforcement to complete recall, enters note on file and Net Data, communicate to locate where warrant originated when not included in offense report
• Pull and prepare paperwork for pleas if not on regular docket and close
• Create forms and enter fields to enter into Net Data
• Research issues, correct and report correct criminal history to CJIS
• Prepare, pick up and deliver mail to post office and use postage machine for postage, certified return receipt letters or regular mail
• Print detailed copies for CPS dockets
• Schedule and coordinate calendar for justice of peace dockets, and check defendants for prior arrests-pending warrants or open cases
• Pull file and complete Net Data entries for order of expunctions or order of non-disclosure
• Verify if defendants are in custody in TDCJ or jail if needed through vinelink or TDCJ websites, phone verification or email
• Answer phones and Defendants or general public questions with professionalism
• Work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Train and assist co-workers as needed
• Liaisons for County Attorney with the public, defense attorneys and agency officials
• Help record calendar events on online calendar and book calendar
• Work with various offices including county clerk, county court at law court coordinator, jail, adult probation, district attorney, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, bondsmen, justice of the peace, occasionally, deal with irate and/or defensive defendant, witness, victims, or general public by phone or in person
• Make and help maintain appeal file cases

Additional duties and responsibilities:
• Additional duties as assigned by County Attorney

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions:
• Excellent telephone skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of filing system
• Ability to cooperate easily with others
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Word Perfect and NetData

Work Environment:
• Work will be performed indoors

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to remain upright for extended periods of time
• Ability to move 25 lbs.
• Ability to move from office to courtrooms and other offices
• Ability to stop and reach above head

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate Degree
• Minimum two years’ experience in a prosecutor or criminal defense attorney office
• Submit to fingerprinting by Sheriff’s Department and criminal background check

Applications may be obtained online at www.co.cherokee.tx.us or at the office of the Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main St. (3rd Floor), 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.

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.