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07/08/25
Court Administrator
369th Judicial Court

Position Summary:
Assist Judge of the 369th District Court with case management and document management. Communicates with attorneys and staff in relation to all cases in the 369th Judicial Court. Perform clerical duties and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of the Job
• Assists judges, court staff and other county agencies
• Schedules dockets civil, criminal
• Indigent defense coordinator
• Performs daily check of logs
• Receipt and reviews magistrate’s warnings and forward copy to County Court at Law
• Organizes and types list of inmates who need court appointed attorney
• Sends notification for inmate appearances for the judge
• Performs public relations
• Answers phone and direct calls to appropriate personnel
• General filing
• Faxes and copies
• Types and word processes
• Respond to and research inquires from citizens

Additional duties and responsibilities
• Sends out notices and orders setting hearings
• Assists District Clerk’s office in organizing files for indictments, alphabetizing bonds and magistrate’s warnings
• Replaces files in shelves in District Clerk’s office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions
• General knowledge of filing systems
• Word processing and typing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge and ability to fax and copy
• Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and language

Physical Requirements: Ability to move 20 lbs.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working in an office environment.

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.



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.



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

 
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