Employment Opportunities

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We at Precinct 8 are looking for a select few men and women who want to be a part of one of the finest law enforcement agencies in Texas. We offer stability, competitive pay and a great working environment within one of the most diverse precincts imaginable. The strong relationship we have with the community we serve and the good reputation of this agency is second to none. The citizens of Precinct 8 overwhelming support our mission and appreciate the hard working efforts of our team members.

If you would like to join a proactive and effective department as a member of the "8-Team", then we urge you to seriously consider applying today. If you make it, you won't regret it.

Click the "Apply Now" link to submit a pre-employment application online. You will be contacted by a recruiter once it is received. Persons interested in applying for Deputy positions must be TCOLE certified and hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License. Applicants with prior experience must meet the eligibility requirements in order to qualify for our Lateral Entry Program. Applicants who are not selected for employment must wait at least one (1) year before reapplying.

Precinct 8 is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Deputy & Reserve Deputy

Be sure and take a moment to review information on Harris County's Benefits and Wellness provided to all Precinct 8 employees.

Current salary levels:

Salaries listed below represent base pay only and do not include monthly incentives and allowances that you may qualify for. To discuss your situation, contact Lt. Chris Yetter at (713) 274-3366 or by email at [email protected].

Peace Officers

LESP Salary Structure effective 09.20.2025638936442547987315

* Effective 10/01/2025

Communications Officers

Rank	Service Time	Monthly Base Salary	Annual Base Salary
CO I	0 - 23 Months	$3,916	$46,987
CO II	24 - 35 Months	$4,205	$50,461
CO III	36 - 71 Months	$4,482	$53,789
CO IV	72 - 95 Months	$47,37	$56,846
CO V	97 - 143 Months	$4,961	$59,530
CO Sr.	144+ Months	$5,053	$60,632

* Effective 01/11/2025

Clerical Personnel

Rank	Service Time	Monthly Base Salary	Annual Base Salary
Clerk I	0 - 11 Months	$3,546	$42,557
Clerk II	12 - 47 Months	$3,971	$47,653
Clerk III	48 - 83 Months	$4,136	$49,629
Clerk IV	84 - 119 Months	$4,344	$42,125
Clerk V	120 - 155 Months	$4,562	$54,746
Clerk VI	156 - 191 Months	$4,786	$57,429
Senior Clerk	192+ Months	$5,004	$60,050

* Effective 01/11/2025

Base Salary Schedule: Click here for a complete Salary Schedule listing.

* Each employee must meet annual proficiency and training standards and have the appropriate time in grade in order to advance in base salary.

Education Pay (Peace Officers and Communications Officers):

60 semester hours of college or an Associate's Degree: $110 per month
Bachelor's Degree: $265 per month
Masters or PhD: $375 per month

In addition, the following incentive pay is provided to those who qualify:

Certification pay / Communications Officers:

Intermediate telecommunicator certification: $50.00 per month
Advanced telecommunicator certification: $100 per month
Master telecommunicator certification: $150 per month

Allowances & Incentives:

Clothing allowance / sworn personnel (plain clothes): $50 per month
K9 Handler incentive pay: $200 per month
Field Training Officer (FTO) incentive pay (patrol only): $175 per month
Communications Training Officer (CTO) incentive pay: $150 per month
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) incentive pay: $225 per month
Accident Reconstruction incentive pay: $225 per month
Bilingual pay: $75 to $225 per month (* depending on proficiency)

General Information

Each employee is provided basic life, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage at no cost. Dependents can be added at an additional cost.
Vacation time is accrued in accordance to Harris County policy.
Sick leave is accrued in accordance with Harris County regulations.
All employees are enrolled in the Harris County retirement plan (Texas County and District Retirement System). Each employee contributes 7% of their base pay. Retirement is allowed under the "rule of 75" (when the years of service plus your age equal 75).

Minimum Requirements / Deputy

21 years of age minimum, no maximum age limit
Must hold a current Basic Peace Officer license awarded by TCOLE and a high school diploma or G.E.D.
If a military veteran, applicants must have an honorable discharge only
Applicant must be U.S. Citizen
Valid Texas driver's license
Applicants must pass a physical examination
Eye-sight must be correctable to 20/20
Hearing must be normal
Must pass entry level written testing
Show no trace of illegal drug usage
Must have never been convicted of a crime greater than a Class B
Applicants must pass a psychological evaluation
Applicants must have good credit
Applicants will be interviewed
Applicants must complete all phases of the required testing
Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift
A thorough background investigation will be done on all applicants

Minimum Requirements / Communications Officers and Clerical Staff

18 years of age minimum, no maximum age limit
Must be able to obtain a Basic Telecommunicator license awarded by TCOLE
Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
If a military veteran, applicants must have an honorable discharge only
Valid Texas driver's license
Eye-sight must be correctable to 20/20
Hearing must be normal
Must pass entry level written testing
Show no trace of illegal drug usage
Must have never been convicted of a crime greater than a Class B
Applicants must have good credit
Applicants will be interviewed
Applicants must complete all phases of the required testing
Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift
A thorough background investigation will be done on all applicants

For current Harris County benefits information, click here:

Harris County Office of Human Resources & Risk Management

Employment inquiries are accepted on a continual basis. If interested, contact Lieutenant Chris Yetter at: (713) 274-3366 or by email at [email protected].