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We at Precinct 8 are looking for a select few men and women who want to be a part of the finest Law Enforcement Agency in Texas. We offer stability, a great working environment and the most diverse and fantastic Precinct imaginable as a work place.
If you would like to be a part of the "8-Team", then we urge you to seriously consider applying today. If you make it, you won't regret it.
To submit a pre-employment application online, click the "Apply Now" link on the main menu. You will be contacted by this agency once it is received. Persons interested in applying for Deputy positions must be TCLEOSE certified and hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License. Applicants who are not selected for employment must wait at least one (1) year before reapplying.
Precinct 8 currently has the following open positions:
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Reserve Deputy and Communications Officer (Dispatcher).
Current salary levels are as follows:
DEPUTY
|
Rank |
Service Time |
Monthly Salary |
Annual Salary |
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Deputy VI |
Year 1 |
$3386 |
$40,643 |
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Deputy V |
Years 2-4 |
$3724 |
$44,699 |
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Deputy IV |
Years 5-7 |
$3988 |
$47,860 |
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Deputy III |
Years 8-10 |
$4224 |
$50,689 |
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Deputy II |
Years 11-13 |
$4437 |
$53,248 |
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Deputy I |
Years 14-16 |
$4658 |
$55,889 |
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Senior Deputy |
Years 16+ & MPO |
$4982 |
$59,800 |
DISPATCHER
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Rank |
Service Time |
Monthly Salary |
Annual Salary |
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CO VI |
ENTRY |
$2674 |
$32,094 |
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CO V |
AFTER 1 YR |
$2915 |
$34,985 |
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CO IV |
AFTER 2 YR |
$3147 |
$37,772 |
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CO III |
AFTER 3 YR |
$3367 |
$40,414 |
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CO II |
AFTER 6 YR |
$3570 |
$42,848 |
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CO I |
AFTER 8 YR |
$3747 |
$44,969 |
CLERK
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Rank |
Service Time |
Monthly Salary |
Annual Salary |
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Clerk |
Entry |
$2596 |
$31,158 |
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Clerk |
AFTER 1 YR |
$2932 |
$35,172 |
|
Clerk |
AFTER 4 YR |
$3062 |
$36,753 |
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Clerk |
AFTER 7 YR |
$3227 |
$38,729 |
|
Clerk |
AFTER 10 YR |
$3400 |
$40,809 |
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Clerk |
AFTER 13 YR |
$3574 |
$42,889 |
PAY INCREASES AND INCENTIVES:
Each employee must meet annual proficiency and training standards and have the appropriate time in grade in order to advance in base salary. Each employee eligible to receive the education/training incentive pay may receive the following if qualified:
- 60 semester hours of college or an Associate's Degree: $110 per month
- Bachelor's Degree: $265 per month
- Masters or PhD: $375 per month
- Bilingual pay (American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indic languages, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese): $150 per month
- Equipment allowance: $75 per month
- Longevity pay: Based on years of service
Certification pay / sworn personnel:
- Intermediate TCLEOSE certification: $130.00 per month
- Advanced peace officer certification: $285.00 per month
- Master peace officer certification: $500.00 per month
Bilingual pay (American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indic languages, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese): ($150 per month).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Each employee is provided basic life, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage at no cost. Dependents can be added at an additional cost.
- Vacation time is accrued in accordance to Harris County policy.
- Sick leave is accrued in accordance with Harris County regulations.
- All employees are enrolled in the Harris County retirement plan (Texas County and District Retirement System). Each employee contributes 6% of their base pay. Retirement is allowed under the “rule of 75” (when the years of service plus your age equal 75).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / DEPUTY
- 21 years of age minimum, no maximum age limit
- Must hold a current Basic Peace Officer license awarded by TCLEOSE and a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- If a military veteran, applicants must have an honorable discharge only
- Applicant must be U.S. Citizen
- Valid Texas driver’s license
- Applicants must pass a physical examination
- Eye-sight must be correctable to 20/20
- Hearing must be normal
- Must pass entry level written testing
- Show no trace of illegal drug usage
- Must have never been convicted of a crime greater than a Class B
- Applicants must pass a psychological evaluation
- Applicants must have good credit
- Applicants will be interviewed
- Applicants must complete all phases of the required testing
- Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift
- A thorough background investigation will be done on all applicants
- All costs for the application process including medical and psychological testing, travel, parking etc. are to be paid by the applicant
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - CLERICAL
- 18 years of age minimum, no maximum age limit
- Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- If a military veteran, applicants must have an honorable discharge only
Valid Texas driver’s license
Eye-sight must be correctable to 20/20
Hearing must be normal
Must pass entry level written testing
Show no trace of illegal drug usage
Must have never been convicted of a crime greater than a Class B
Applicants must have good credit
Applicants will be interviewed
Applicants must complete all phases of the required testing
Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift
A thorough background investigation will be done on all applicants
All costs for the application process including medical testing, travel, parking etc. are to be paid by the applicant
For current Harris County benefits information, click here:
Harris County Office of Human Resources & Risk Management
Employment inquiries are accepted on a continual basis. If interested, contact Deputy Chris Yetter at: (281)488-4040
Apply Now
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