Cherokee County Jobs

09/21/26
Veteran Service Office
Assistant Veteran Service Officer (Part-Time)

Cherokee County is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Veteran Service Officer. This is a part-time position working approximately 25 hours per week. Candidates will be required to perform duties to assist the Veteran Service Officer. Applicants for this position must be: Veteran with Honorable Discharge, Spouse of 100% Service-Connected Disabled Veteran or a Gold Star Mom. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 20 lbs. The position requires the following:

Essential Functions of the Job
• Greets and refers clients and visitors
• Answers telephone, takes messages and responds to incoming calls
• Schedule appointments
• Receives incoming mail and posts outgoing mail
• Completes various forms, types correspondence and other related material generated by Veterans Service Officer. Proofreads all work for accuracy and neatness
• Duplicates and prepares correspondence, incoming and outgoing, for mailing agency forms, reports, letters
• Maintains filing system
• Maintains office machines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions
• Ability to type 50 words per minute
• PC experience preferred
• Working knowledge of English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Ability to operate modern office equipment
• Knowledge of office procedures
• Proper etiquette in answering telephones and greeting the public with courtesy and friendless
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Perform duties with speed and accuracy without supervision
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply County ordinances and resolutions
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers and general public
• Ability to maintain confidential information and or situations

Additional Requirements & Information: Hourly pay rate - $13.69. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Applications may be obtained online at www.co.cherokee.tx.us or at the office of the Human Resource Director. Submit application and resume to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main St., Rusk, TX 75785. Fax to (903)683-1186 or email hr@cocherokee.org. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

09/11/26
Assistant District Attorney - Cherokee County - Grant Funded

Job Announcement and Description: Assistant District Attorney (PDF)

06/22/26
Dispatcher-Telecommunicator

The Cherokee County Sheriffs Office has an immediate opening for a Dispatcher/Telecommunicator. This is a full-time position in Rusk, Texas. Position Summary: Receives emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services. Determine the nature and location of the emergency and dispatch police, fire, ambulance or other emergency units as necessary.

Essential Functions of the Job
• Answers phones and radio transmissions
• Files warrants
• Handles emergency calls
• Dispatches several departments including but not limited to: Sheriff’s department, city police, fire departments, wrecker services, state troopers, TX DOT
• Sends and receives teletypes, quality assurance, hit request/ confirmations
• Provides customer service and respond to complaints
• Record call log information into computer
• Maintains wrecker rotation logs
• Updates log books
• Logs comp entries
• Enters TCIC/NCIC entries
• Enters warrants, protective orders, stolen items and missing persons entries
• Assigns case numbers to call slips on officer request
• Maintains and tracks warrants
• Assist law enforcement personnel with documentation
• End of month storage
• Fax transmissions separated for inner office
• Additional duties as directed by commanding officers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions
• Knowledge of county policies
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with other departments and the public
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to receive, respond and direct radio traffic
• Knowledge of filing system

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Work will be performed indoors
• Ability to remain upright for extended periods of time
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
• REQUIRED - High School Diploma or equivalent
• Tele-Communicator training
• TCIC/NCIC training

Please apply in person at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, 272 Underwood St., Rusk, Texas. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Applications are also available online. This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

06/02/26
Deputy Clerk

The Cherokee County Clerk’s Office has an opening for Deputy Clerk. This is an entry level, full time position in Rusk, Texas. This position will assist the general public, customers and other agencies in recording, filing and obtaining legal documents and records.

Essential Functions of the Job
• Answers phones
• Greets customers
• Prints daily reports
• Picks up and delivers mail
• Issues citations
• Bookkeeping
• Enters information into computer
• Signs various documents
• General typing and word processing
• Maintains birth and death records
• Issues birth certificates, death certificate and marriage licenses, DD-214s
• Record and maintain cattle brands
• Input, scan, file and maintain land records
• Research records
• Cashier duties, accepting payments

Additional duties and responsibilities
• Additional duties as directed by supervisor
• Process and maintain case management files
• Copies documents
• Pick up and deliver mail to Post Office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions
• Knowledge of operation of copier and scanner
• Knowledge of filing
• Knowledge of basic computer data entry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform cash transactions
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of software
• Time management and strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Work Environment:
Work will be performed indoors with low to mid-level noise level.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to move up to 50 pounds, able to remain upright for extended periods of time and ability to move about the County Courthouse.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Submit application and resume to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main, Rusk, TX, 75785, (903) 683-5367 office, by fax to (903) 683-1186. Application may be obtained from the web at www.co.cherokee.tx.us and click on Jobs, or email hr@cocherokee.org. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
**This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received**

09/22/23
Cherokee County (Multiple Precincts)
Machine Operator I—Full Time
Class A CDL Required

Cherokee County Road & Bridge has openings for the position of full time Machine Operator I. These positions are available in multiple precincts. The positions require the operation and maintenance of heavy machinery. Tasks will include the repair of roads, mowing road right of ways, installation and cleaning of culverts and storm drains, drive trucks, clean building and grounds, change flat tires, haul concrete, shovel hot mix, wash trucks, cut trees and other duties as assigned. Applicants must possess the knowledge and ability to operate and maintain equipment. They must also have knowledge of road construction and building. This is an outdoor work environment. Applicants must have the ability to move up to 80 lbs, climb, stoop, bend, twist, remain upright and move for extended periods of time. For a complete job description, contact the Human Resource Director.

High School Diploma or equivalent and Commercial Driver’s License are required. Applications may be obtained online at www.co.cherokee.tx.us or at the office of the Human Resource Director. Submit application and resume to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main St., Rusk, TX 75785. Fax to (903)683-1186 or email hr@cocherokee.org. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.