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
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Updated 6/10/26 ∙ 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 $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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Entry Level Detention Officer
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Updated ∙ 6/10/26 ∙ 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- $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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Court Deputy
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Updated 6/8/26 ∙ 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 5/21/26 ∙ 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: $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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