Employment Opportunities

Angelina County is currently accepting applications for the following position(s):

LEGAL ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST – DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant/Receptionist. The selected applicant will serve as the initial point of contact for both visitors and callers to the District Attorney’s office and will work on various assigned duties including but not limited to file closure, document preparation, and other duties as assigned. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and includes insurance and benefits as well as membership to TDCAA and opportunities for training throughout the year.

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office is located in Lufkin, Texas.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and references to via email to District Attorney Janet Cassels at jcassels@angelinacounty.net.

INVESTIGATOR – DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for an investigator.

Job Description:

Provide assistance to prosecutors with case evaluation and intake
Provide assistance to prosecutors with follow-up investigation as needed
Identify and locate victims and/or witnesses
Apply for and serve grand jury subpoenas
Apply for and serve trial subpoenas
Prepare requests for and maintain possession of certified business records
Coordinate law enforcement personnel and trial witnesses
Conduct criminal history checks on all State’s prospective jurors, witnesses and defendant
Assist prosecutors in jury selection and trial as needed
Perform other office tasks and duties as assigned

The base salary for this position is $47500 plus certificate pay. Final salary will be determined based up the experience of the selected applicant. Applicant must be a certified Texas peace officer and in good standing with TCOLE. The position includes paid health insurance, retirement benefits through TDCRS, and paid TCOLE training.

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office is located in Lufkin, Texas.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and references to via email to District Attorney Janet Cassels at jcassels@angelinacounty.net.

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

The Angelina County Information Technology Department is looking for a computer technician.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to operate and configure computers, operating systems, application software and peripherals
Knowledge of and ability to repair computer hardware and replace components
Skill in troubleshooting and problem solving; ability to identify and solve technical problems
Ability to read, comprehend and apply technical information and manuals
Ability to multi-task in a professional work environment
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skill in expressing technical information to non-technical personnel
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of proper telephone procedures and etiquette
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of professional IT support experience or combination of related technical education and experience
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license
Must pass a background check in accordance with law

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Up to $20.57/hr (Depending on experience).
Texas County & District Retirement System
County Paid Health 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.

Interested applicants may download the application (available on sidebar) and submit it along with resume to this email address.

DEPUTY VOTER REGISTRAR

Angelina County Election Administrators office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Voter Registrar, which will be available on August 2^nd, 2021.

Required Tests: Background check & Clerical test will be scheduled at a later time

Looking for an energetic, self-motivated, organized person to join the Election Administrator’s Office Team. This position performs a variety of clerical procedures in the Election Office. Will handle mail, files and correspondence; uses spreadsheets and database to maintain records and to prepare reports. Will Assist the team with all election activities that need to be done with the understanding that there will be late night hours and weekends worked when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Elections Office in the set-up and coordination of early voting; and assists with election-day activities.
Assists the Elections office with the scheduling and timekeeping of the election workers, judges, and temporary staff.
Responsible for the voting process and procedures.
Prepare and issues documents according to established guidelines.
Establishes and maintains moderate records and filing systems to prepare reports when needed.
Work with, orders, receives, and distributes ballots.
Open, sorts, and distributes Election mail.
Works with spreadsheets and/or databases to input or retrieve information.
Conducts research, as needed to respond to routine and non-routine questions about particular areas of responsibility.
Composes and types standardized and/or non-standardized correspondence and any other needed documents.
Assist with inventory of election supplies and recommend for additional supplies needed.
Performs other clerical functions including copying, posting information, picking up and delivering of information.
Answers the telephone, makes calls, and assists with inquiries regarding election activities.
From time to time, the employee engages in more physical tasks required of the Election’s Office, such as moving and loading boxes and voting equipment, delivering/picking up supplies and equipment at the warehouse site, hooking up computers and other auxiliary components, etc.
May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); plus, a minimum of three years’ responsible clerical work experience, preferably with a government entity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain moderately complex records and files and to organize data for reports.
Ability to prepare reports independently, complying with reporting guidelines and using judgement to detect and remedy inconsistencies or other problems.
Ability to proofread for completeness, accuracy and content.
Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate a computer using standard word processing data inquiry, or spreadsheet software packages.
Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and to apply rules, regulations and statutes to routine and non-routine situations
Ability to make judgments regarding appropriate response to moderately difficult questions or situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials and with the general public.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Starting Salary is $28,000
Texas County & District Retirement System
Opportunity of 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.

Please email your resume with your references to the email address listed below.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion background checks and reference checks.

Upon accepting the offer, there is a 90-day probation trial.

Elizabeth Hawkins

Angelina County

Elections Administrator

ehawkins@angelinacounty.net

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 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.
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.

The Angelina County Sheriff Office is currently accepting applications for:

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

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.

JAILER (FULL AND PART TIME)

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

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. Positions that are part-time positions normally consist of no more than 29 hours per week. This particular position will also be assigned to a night-time shift. Full time positions may be day or night shifts, depending on the need. Each Jailer reports to the assigned supervisor and Lieutenant and follows chain of command.

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:

Personal History Statement (Application) can be downloaded at www.angelinacounty.net or picked up at the:

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

2311 E. Lufkin Ave.

Lufkin, Texas 75901

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JAILER (FULL AND PART TIME)

Angelina County is an Equal Opportunity Employer