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Job Openings in Polk County

Thank you for your interest in employment with Polk County.

Applications are accepted for posted positions only.  If you are applying for more than one position, you must complete a separate application for each position. A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, however, you may submit a resume and/or additional documents with a completed application.

Applications may be submitted via in person @ 602 E. Church St. Ste 105 Livingston, TX, 77351, fax @ 936-327-6879, or email @ hr@co.polk.tx.us

*ALL Law Enforcement positions require a Personal History statement and a Law Enforcement background consent to be completed, notarized and submitted to the department upon completion of the application.  Personal History statement and Law Enforcement background consent may be obtained below, on the Sheriff's website (www.polkcountyso.net) or in person at the Human Resources Office.  Both of these documents must be notarized, which can be completed at Human Resources if needed. 

**Non-Law Enforcement - All applications submitted for employment with Polk County must complete the background consent form listed below and submitted with the application, or it is not considered complete.

Notice: Any position which requires the ability or skill to type must also have a current typing test.  You may take a typing test at your local Work Force Center. All applications and typing scores will be considered valid for 180 days.

AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Employment Application

 Background Consent

The following two documents are for law enforcement only! (These will be in addition to the Employee Application)

Personal History Statement (All Sworn Positions ie: law enforcement, jailers, telecommunications)

Law Enforcement Background Consent

Current Openings

    • (1) ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Opened 04/08/2025 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX 
      • FULL-TIME - $32,569
      • Department: MAINTENANCE
      (1) DETECTIVE - Opened 04/04/2025 until 04/11/2025
      • LIVINGSTON, TX 
      • FULL-TIME - $48,487.00
      • Department: SHERIFF
      (2) CORPORAL - opened 04/02/2025 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX
          • FULL-TIME - $42,538.00 Annually
          • Department: JAIL   
        (5) CORRECTIONS OFFICER - opened 04/02/2025 until filled
        • LIVINGSTON, TX
          • FULL-TIME - $41,430.00 Annually
          • Department: JAIL             
      (1) DEPUTY CLERK - Opened 03/25/25 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX 
      • FULL-TIME $32,569.00/YR
      • Department: DISTRICT CLERK
      (2) DEPUTY CLERK - Opened 03/25/25 until filled
        • LIVINGSTON, TX 
        • FULL-TIME $32,569.00/YR
        • Department: COUNTY CLERK
      • (1) EQUIPMENT MECHANIC  - Opened 03/25/25 until filled
      • GOODRICH, TX 
      • FULL-TIME $40,738.00/YR
      • Department: ROAD AND BRIDGE 1
      (1) HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PART TIME Opened 03/24/25 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX 
      • PART-TIME $18.72/HR
      • Department: ROAD AND BRIDGE 4
                                                          (1) CORRECTIONS OFFICER - opened 1/28/2025 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX
        • PART-TIME - $17.90/HR
        • Department: JAIL       
      (5) SERGEANT - TRANSPORT- opened 1/28/2025 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX
        • FULL-TIME - $50,671.00 Annually
        • Department: SHERIFF
      (1)  BAILIFF - Opened 01/14/2025 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX 
      • FULL-TIME - $46,406.00
      • Department: SHERIFF
        • (1)SPECIAL VICTIM LIAISON - opened 2/3/2025 until filled
        • LIVINGSTON, TX
        • FULL-TIME - $44,606.00 Annually
        • Department: SHERIFF
        (2) SECRETARY I - PART TIME Opened 013/2025 until filled
        • LIVINGSTON, TX
        • PART TIME - $14.98/HR
        • Department: JAIL
      (1) INMATE WORK SUPERVISOR - opened 12/30/2024 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX
        • FULL-TIME - $44,425.00 Annually
        • Department: JAIL             
      • (1) CORPORAL - opened 12/30/2024 until filled
        • LIVINGSTON, TX
        • FULL-TIME - $42,538.00 Annually (BASED ON EXPERIENCE)
        • Department: JAIL             
      (1) HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Opened 12/30/2024 until filled
      • GOODRICH, TX 
      • FULL-TIME $38,941.00
      • Department: ROAD AND BRIDGE 1 
      • (1) DEPUTY INVESTIGATOR - Opened 12/10/2024 until filled
      • LIVINGSTON, TX 
      • FULL-TIME $46,406.00
      • Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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