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Job Openings

There is currently 1 position open at the PPSO.

They are:

Part-Time Detention Officer I

You will find the details for these positions below.

The Office of the Sheriff of Palo Pinto County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


            Position 1

Title: Detention Officer I
  Position: Part Time Probationary
     Employee Location: Palo Pinto County Law Enforcement
      Salary Range: Entry Level @ $11.39 per hour

All interested and qualified individuals must apply in person at the Sheriff's Office between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, until such time as position has been filled.

  • Minimum Qualifications: 

 Must be at least 20 years of age (at time of appointment)
- Must be a Citizen or Legal Resident of this state.
- Must be a high School graduate or possess a GED equivalent.
- Must be in Excellent Physical and Mental Health and free of any Drug dependence or Illegal Drug use.
  (A Drug screen, Physical and Psychological Examination are required prior to appointment.)
- Must be free of any Criminal Record. (Above the grade of Class "C" Misdemeanor.)
- Must Possess a Valid Texas Driver's License.
- Must have Reliable Transportation.
- Must be willing and able to work shift work, which may include weekends and holidays.

Applicant must meet minimum requirements set forth by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Office Standards and Education to become a Licensed Detention Officer.  Applicants will be screened, and subjected to a complete background investigation.  Selected applicants will be notified for interview.  No information will be disclosed before or during the screening process.  No resumes will be accepted at this time, only initial applications.

The Office of the Sheriff of Palo Pinto County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office Address

402 Cedar Street / P.O. Box 279

Palo Pinto, Texas  76484