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.
Entry-Level Detention Officer
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Updated ∙ 9/11/26 ∙ 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. 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.
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.
- 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.
Starting Salary: $21.19 an hour ($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.
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Detention Officer
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Updated 9/2/26 ∙ Multiple Openings ∙ Closes in 1 week
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. 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.
Requirements:
- 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
Starting Salary $27.31 hourly ($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.
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Animal Control/Environmental Deputy
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Updated 7/21/26 ∙ 2 positions open ∙ Closes soon
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This is specialized police work involving the control of animals, both livestock and domestic, as well as the enforcement of environmental laws within the county. Work involves the enforcement of the Lubbock County Rabies Control Program and of applicable county ordinances and state laws. Duties include the humane impoundment and handling of aggressive animals, bite animals, estray livestock that have strayed onto public or private property as defined by livestock laws of the State of Texas, and responding to complainants of illegal dumping or environmental health concerns. Investigation and follow-up investigation continue until cases are closed. Protects county residents and property, enforces laws, and may perform patrol and emergency response functions.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- TCOLE Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
- Texas Driver’s license
- Knowledge of Livestock Laws of the State of Texas, the Lubbock County Rabies Control Program, and the Rabies Control Act and the Dangerous Dog Act
- Knowledge of animal behavior, breeds and handling
- Knowledge of the geography of Lubbock County and adjacent areas;
- Ability to speak and write effectively
- Must possess the necessary skills to apprehend and transport large animals
Expected Schedule: 4 days a week between M-F, 10 hour days. All county holidays off. Rotating on call schedule for after hours and weekends.
Starting Salary: $27.31 an hour ($56,800.64 annually)
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Mental Health Deputy
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Updated 8/3/26 ∙ Multiple Openings ∙ Closes in 1 month
Mental Health Deputies preserve the peace within Lubbock County by use of all lawful means and shall, when authorized by law, interfere to prevent and suppress crime. The Mental Health Deputy Program aims to improve local crisis response systems by diverting people in need from hospitals and jails to community-based alternatives that provide effective behavioral health treatment. Mental Health Deputies are peace officers specially trained in crisis intervention through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. They work collaboratively with the community and local crisis-response authorities. The responsibilities of Mental Health Deputies include: coordinating with Patrol Division personnel to respond to requests for crisis intervention, promoting collaboration between local law enforcement and mental health professionals, diverting individuals from unnecessary arrests and bookings, providing timely crisis intervention and crisis stabilization services, transporting individuals requiring admission to an inpatient mental health facility, serving magistrate’s warrants, and providing referrals and linkage to long-term community mental health services.
Position Requirements: A Basic Peace Officer’s License from TCOLE, A High School Diploma or GED, a valid Texas Driver’s License, and previous patrol experience are required. A physical assessment is also required. The assessment consists of a one-mile run in under 12:30 minutes, 20 push-ups in a minute, and 20 sit-ups in a minute. A firearms qualification with a department-issued weapon will take place prior to any interview. Those selected for this position will also need to obtain a Mental Health Peace Officer Certification within one year of selection.
Starting salary: $27.31 an hour ($56,800.64 annually)
Expected Schedule is 4 days a week, 10 hours a day with rotating weeks of nights and weekends on-call
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Court Deputy
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Updated 8/5/26 ∙ 1 Opening
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-5pm with court holidays off.
Starting salary: $56,800 annually
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Patrol Deputy
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Updated 8/31/26 ∙ Multiple Openings ∙ Closes in 1 month
Patrol Deputies preserve the peace within Lubbock County by use of all lawful means. They shall, when authorized by law, interfere to prevent or suppress crime. They are sworn to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Texas. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Promoting and maintaining a safe and peaceful community, preserving order, protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, safeguarding individual liberties, treating others with fairness, dignity, and respect, responding to emergencies as a first responder, service of warrants and ensuring citizen safety.
Position Requirements:
- A Basic Peace Officer’s License from TCOLE
- A High School Diploma or GED
- A valid Texas Driver’s License
- Physical assessment consisting of a one mile run in under 12:30 minutes, be able to complete 20 pushups in a minute and 20 sit-ups in a minute.
- Firearms qualification with department issued weapon prior to interview.
Starting salary: $27.31 an hour ($56,800.64 annually)
Expected shifts are 12 hours each on a “Panama” schedule with rotating weekends off. Patrol runs on a day and night shift from 7-7 with a supplemental power shift from 3-3.
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