Angelina County is currently accepting applications for the position of:

PARALEGAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

for the District Attorney

Responsibilities will involve:

  • General clerical duties including answering the telephone, filing and typing correspondence
  • Creating new electronic and physical case files based on information delivered to the Angelina County District Attorney’s Office by law enforcement agencies and/or uploaded onto software databases by law enforcement agencies
  • Review of files for completeness
  • Timely preparation, dissemination and documentation of material to defense attorneys to ensure compliance with discovery requirements; assuring that all discovery material is provided by law enforcement to the District Attorney’s Office
  • Drafting motions and court orders
  • Assisting in trial preparation, jury selection and trial itself
  • Preparation/coordination of witnesses
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

  • Evidence gathering and preparation of legal documents and correspondence
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, court personnel, judges, attorneys, and the general public
  • Timely documenting, reading, understanding, and maintaining legal documents according to Texas statutes and rules
  • Operating standard office equipment, such as personal computers, calculators, and telephones.
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to follow complex instructions and remain focused on time sensitive tasks
  • Expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Academic or Job Experience Requirements:

  • Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent required.
  • Two years of responsible experience in secretarial or administrative support work required
  • Two years of college coursework in (or imminent, expected graduation from) a program of an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office is a six-attorney office (expanding to eight with the grant positions) with six support staff (expanding to nine) serving a county of approximately 85,000.  The county seat is Lufkin.  We have several active law enforcement agencies that file approximately 1,000 felonies per year.

The salary is up to $34,829 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.  Angelina County provides retirement, insurance, vacation, sick leave and government holidays.  Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.  Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

The position will remain open until filled.

Please email your resume to the address below.  Not all applicants will be contacted or interviewed.  For those selected, interviews will take place in in February,  2020.  Applicants should be prepared to begin employment around March 1, 2020.

Angelina County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Angelina County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Individuals in this position serve at the pleasure of the current elected official.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including reference checks, criminal history, and driver’s license checks and driving history.

Joe Martin
Angelina County District Attorney
jmartin@angelinacounty.net

Patrol Deputy

Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy assigned to Patrol.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is looking for positive, proactive, energetic, enthusiastic individuals that support our core principles of community, safety, service to fill the position of Patrol Deputy.  The Patrol Deputy enforces the laws for the County of Angelina, State of Texas by patrolling and responding to and investigating incidents and complaints received through communications, according to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Department.  Under general supervision, exercises responsibility for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare.  Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures.  Works under stressful, high risk conditions. Reports to assigned Sergeant or Lieutenant.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office has an obligation to employ persons of good integrity who will maintain the security and high standards of its services, and whose conduct will maintain public confidence.  To achieve these objectives, the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a thorough background investigation on all candidates who pass the initial application review, to include but not limited to the following:

  • Educational review
  • Work history review
  • Driving record review
  • Criminal record review
  • Family history review
  • Personal reference review
  • Initial interview
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Pre-employment drug screening
  • Pre-employment psychological screening
  • Any other requirement determined necessary by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

Applicants are required to successfully pass a complete background investigation check and successfully complete a pre-employment interview board.  It is critical that all questions on the History Statement and the additional application questions are answered and answered truthfully.  The completion of the history statement and the additional application questions represent your ability to provide written communication and follow directions.  Incomplete history statements and the additional application questions will not be processed.

Eligibility Requirements (partial list):

  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Minimum of 21 years of age or older.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Must possess a valid and eligible Texas Driver’s License.
  • Must be a licensed Peace officer by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
  • Must not have ever been convicted of an offense above a Class B Misdemeanor and no convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
  • Must not have convictions for any family violence of any degree ever.
  • Must not have pending litigation – criminal or civil.
  • Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
  • Be subjected to a thorough comprehensive background investigation and interview.
  • All applicants must pass medical, mental and drug testing requirements.
  • Must be willing to work shift work, holidays and weekends.
  • Be of good moral character.
  • Ability to tolerate and react to high stress situations and emergencies and to maintain composure.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Ability to make sound decisions using all available information.
  • Skills to accomplish tasks in a controlled, effective manner while working under stress.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
  • Ability to operate computer systems.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Patrol Deputy Annual Salary $39,312.00
  • Certificate Pay
  • Texas County & District Retirement System
  • County Paid Insurance for Employees
  • Thirteen Paid Holidays a Year
  • Accumulating Eight Hours of Sick Time a Month
  • Longevity Pay, $8.00 per month for each full year, paid in one lump sum each December
  • Paid Vacations days starting at forty hours after first year of service, eighty hours after second year of service and one hundred and twenty hours after five years of service

Special Instructions:

  • Application forms can be obtained at www.angelinacounty.net or picked up at the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department, 2311 E. Lufkin, Ave., Lufkin.
  • Angelina County is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Telecommunications Operator.  This posting will remain open until position is filled.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department is looking for positive, proactive, energetic, enthusiastic individuals that support our core principles of professionalism, community, safety and service to fill the position of Telecommunications Operator.

This position will be responsible for a full range of radio and telephone operational duties in a 24-hour facility. Telecommunications Operators are required to process and prioritize incoming emergency calls for Sheriff’s Office, police, fire, and EMS assistance.  The position will be a permanent, full-time position and normally consist of twelve (12) hour shifts.  Certain situations and assignments may arise and require extended duty hours as well as a thorough training program.  Reports to the assigned supervisor and Lieutenant and follows chain of command.  All new hires must successfully complete a twelve (12) month probationary period.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department has an obligation to employ persons of good integrity who will maintain the security and high standards of its services, and whose conduct will maintain public confidence.  To achieve these objectives, the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a thorough background investigation on candidates who pass the initial application review, to include but not limited to the following:

  • Educational review
  • Work history review
  • Driving record review
  • Criminal record review
  • Family history review
  • Personal reference review
  • Initial interview
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Pre-employment drug screening
  • Pre-employment psychological screening
  • Any other requirement determined necessary by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

Applicants are required to successfully pass a complete background investigation check and successfully complete a pre-employment interview board.  It is critical that all questions on the History Statement and the additional application questions are answered and answered truthfully.  The completion of the history statement and the additional application questions represent your ability to provide written communication and follow directions.  Incomplete history statements and the additional application questions will not be processed.

Eligibility Requirements (partial list):

  • Complete a Personal History Statement (Application) Required by TCOLE.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Must possess a valid and eligible Texas Driver’s License.
  • Must not have ever been convicted of an offense above a Class B Misdemeanor and must not have any convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
  • Must not have any convictions of any family violence.
  • Must not have pending litigations – criminal or civil.
  • Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
  • Be subjected to a thorough comprehensive background investigation and interview.
  • All applicants must pass medical, mental and drug testing requirements.
  • Must be willing to work shift work, holidays and weekends.
  • Must be of good moral character.
  • Must be able to type at or above 35 net words per minute, (corrected), proof of passing score required and provided by the local Texas Work Force Center.
  • Must qualify for and obtain TLETS Terminal Operator certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education within Twelve (12) months of employment. Previous law enforcement experience is not necessary, but, helpful.

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Law Enforcement experience strongly desired but not required.
  • Bilingual skills strongly desired but not required.
  • Exercises sound judgment.
  • Able to relay emergency information.
  • Ability to tolerate, react and maintain composure in highly stressful emergencies situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Ability to make sound decisions using all available information.
  • Skills to accomplish tasks in a controlled, effective manner while working under stress.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
  • Ability to operate computer systems.
  • Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone.
  • Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously.
  • Ability to read maps and coordinates.
  • Ability to resolve conflict in a professional and efficient manner.

 Salary and Benefits:

  • Telecommunications Operator Annual Salary $32,760.00
  • Certificate Pay
  • Texas County & District Retirement System
  • County paid Insurance for Employees who participates in the Wellness Program
  • Thirteen Paid Holidays a Year
  • Accumulating Eight Hours of Sick Time Month
  • Longevity Pay, $8.00 per month for each full year, paid in one lump sum each December
  • Paid Vacations days starting at five days for first year of service, ten days for second year of service and fifteen
  • days after five years of service

Special Instructions:

  • Personal History Statement (Application) can be obtained at www.angelinacounty.net/employment/ on the right hand side of the page under links under Sheriff’s Department Job Application or picked up at the:

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

2311 E. Lufkin Ave. Lufkin, Texas

  • To apply at angelinacounty.net click on Visitors tab then Employment Opportunity, on the right side of the page is a link to the 32 page Sheriff’s Department Job Application.

 

JAILER (PART TIME)

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Jailer (Part time).  This posting will remain open until position is filled.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department is looking for positive, proactive, energetic, enthusiastic individuals that support our core principles of professionalism, community, safety and service to fill the position of Jailer.

This position will be responsible for providing care, custody and control over the inmates remanded to the Sheriff’s jurisdiction. Jailers are required to effectively communicate accurately and completely.  The position will be a part-time position and normally consist of no more than 29 hours per week.  This particular position will be assigned to a night-time shift. Each Jailer reports to the assigned supervisor and Lieutenant and follows chain of command.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department has an obligation to employ persons of good integrity who will maintain the security and high standards of its services, and whose conduct will maintain public confidence.  To achieve these objectives, the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a thorough background investigation on candidates who pass the initial application review, to include but not limited to the following:

  • Educational review
  • Work history review
  • Driving record review
  • Criminal record review
  • Family history review
  • Personal reference review
  • Initial interview
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Pre-employment drug screening
  • Pre-employment psychological screening
  • Any other requirement determined necessary by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

Applicants are required to successfully pass a complete background investigation check and successfully complete a pre-employment interview board.  It is critical that all questions on the History Statement and the additional application questions are answered completely and truthfully.  The completion of the history statement and the additional application questions represent your ability to provide written communication and follow directions.  Incomplete history statements and the additional application questions will not be processed.

  • Eligibility Requirements (partial list):
  • Complete a Personal History Statement (Application) Required by TCOLE.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Must possess a valid and eligible Texas Driver’s License.
  • Must not have ever been convicted of an offense above a Class B Misdemeanor or must not have any convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
  • Must not have any convictions of any family violence.
  • Must not have pending litigations – criminal or civil.
  • Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
  • Be subjected to a thorough comprehensive background investigation and interview.
  • All applicants must pass medical, mental and drug testing requirements.
  • Must be willing to work shift work, holidays and weekends.
  • Must be of good moral character.
  • Must qualify for and obtain a Jailer’s License from TCOLE within the first twelve (12) months of service.

 

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Law Enforcement experience strongly desired but not required.
  • Bilingual skills strongly desired but not required.
  • Exercises sound judgment.
  • Able to relay emergency information.
  • Ability to tolerate, react and maintain composure in highly stressful emergencies situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Ability to make sound decisions using all available information.
  • Skills to accomplish tasks in a controlled, effective manner while working under stress.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
  • Ability to operate computer systems.
  • Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone.
  • Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously.
  • Ability to resolve conflict in a professional and efficient manner.

 

Special Instructions:

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

2311 E. Lufkin Ave.

Lufkin, Texas 75901

 

Angelina County is an Equal Opportunity Employer