All applications for the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office must be completed on the Lubbock County’s Human Resources website. You may view current openings on this page. Each opening has a link to the HR website below it’s description.
Detention Officer
Updated 1/2/256 ∙ Multiple Openings ∙ Closes in 1 month
To maintain the immediate security, care, and control of inmates and the Lubbock County Detention Center structure, ensuring compliance with all local policy and procedures and Texas minimum jail standards. Detention Officers oversee operations within the inmate housing units of the jail, and throughout the facility. We are a direct supervision facility. This means Detention Officers are embedded in the open dayrooms of each housing unit.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally in English.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Basic Jailer’s License Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within 1 year of appointment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Officers will gain a basic understanding of the standards established by the Texas Minimum Jail Standards, as well as Lubbock County and the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures. Officers must possess the ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Employees will maintain physical conditioning appropriate for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: subduing resisting individuals, lifting and carrying moderate-weight materials, standing or sitting for extended periods, and operating assigned equipment. Employees will be required to effectively handle the work environment and conditions, which involve responding to emergencies, working closely with others, irregular work hours, exposure to bodily fluids and effectively dealing with personal danger, which may include exposure to armed/dangerous persons and communicable diseases. Officers must also maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under dangerous circumstances, evaluating various options and alternatives, choosing appropriate and reasonable courses of action, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities during training and testing processes.
Starting Salary $56,800 annually.
Expected schedule is 12 hour shifts, 7-7, either days or nights, in a rotating schedule of 3 days on 4 days off, 4 days on 3 days off.
Entry Level Detention Officer
Updated 1/2/26 ∙ Multiple Openings
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of inmates into and out of the Lubbock County Detention Center. This position serves as the primary contact for daily interactions with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the public. Entry Level Detention Officers handle inmate paperwork, collect fingerprints, store and inventory inmate property, oversee visits, take booking photos, search for warrants, process bonds, and also help ensure the safety and security of the facility and personnel.
Position Requirements:
- An individual must have the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
- A language skills assessment and a typing evaluation will be given to evaluate the employee’s ability to understand the English language.
- Acceptable typing evaluation will be a minimum 35 WPM with 80% accuracy.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain a Basic Jailer’s License Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within 1 year of appointment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Officers will obtain a basic understanding of standards established by the Texas Minimum Jail Standards, Lubbock County, and Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures. Officers must possess the ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Employees will maintain physical conditioning appropriate for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: subduing resisting individuals, lifting and carrying moderate-weight materials, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment. Employees will be required to effectively handle the work environment and conditions which involve: responding to emergency situations, working closely with others, irregular work hours, exposure to bodily fluids, and effectively dealing with personal danger which may include exposure to armed/dangerous persons and communicable diseases. Officers must also maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, ability to maintaining mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under dangerous circumstances, evaluating various options and alternatives, choosing appropriate and reasonable courses of action, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities during training and testing processes.
Starting Salary- $44,080 annually
Expected schedule is 12 hour shifts 7-7 on either days or nights, rotating between 3 days on 4 days off and 4 days on 3 days off.
Communications Operator
Updated 1/7/26 ∙ 2 positions open ∙ Interviews will be conducted as applications are received
Receive and processes 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls through various methods. Ability to maintain composure during high-stress situations and efficiently multi-task in constrictive time frames. Ability to operate multiple computer software programs, operator standard office equipment and two-way radios.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of uninterrupted experience in public contact clerical work
- The ability to type at a speed of 45 wpm
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants must attach documentation of most recent typing score to their application. To be considered for the position, an online application will need to be submitted. If you meet the qualifications for the position the Human Resource Department will email you the Personal History Statement. If you do not receive an email with the Personal History Statement attached; please check your application status online. Should you receive a Personal History Statement it must be completed and returned within seven days to the Lubbock County sheriff’s Office, 712 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas, or mailed to PO Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408.
Starting Salary: $44,620.16 annually
Shifts are 12 hours 3 1/2 days a week
Court Deputy
Updated 1/8/26 ∙ Multiple Openings
Responsible for providing personal security and protection for the judges and the general public. Facilitate communication between the judge and the jury during trials. Escort inmates in the courthouse for legal matters. Respond to emergency calls from courts and offices in the courthouse, and county-owned buildings.
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE.
Qualifications:
- Physical assessment will be required consisting of:
- a one-mile run in under 12:30 minutes
- 20 push-ups in a minute
- 20 sit-ups in a minute.
- A firearms qualification with a department-issued weapon before the interview.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license
Physical assessment and Firearms qualification will be waived if already assigned to the Law Enforcement Division and have been completed within the last six months.
Expected schedule is M-F 8am-5m with all court holidays off.
Starting salary: $56,800 annually
