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.
Communications Operator
Updated 2/11/26 ∙ 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
Mental Health Deputy
Updated 3/12/26 ∙ Multiple Openings ∙ Closes soon
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.
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, 79401, or mailed to PO Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408.
Starting salary: $56,800.64 annually
Expected Schedule is 4 days a week, 10 hours a day with rotating weeks of nights and weekends on-call
