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We at Precinct 8 are looking for a select few men and women who want to be a part of the finest Law Enforcement Agency in Texas.  We offer stability, a great working environment and the most diverse and fantastic Precinct imaginable as a work place.

If you would like to be a part 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 this agency 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.

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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 (eff. 01/11/25):

Salaries listed below represent base pay only and do not include monthly incentives and allowances that you may qualify for. Those are paid in addition to the base salary. To discuss your situation, contact Lt. Chris Yetter in recruiting at (713) 274-3366.

NOTE: The pay scale below will be changing dramatically beginning October 1, 2025 based on a recent vote by Harris County Commissioners Court to achieve pay parity with the City of Houston Police Department. An updated pay scale will be posted once it is finalized.

Deputy

Rank
Service Time
Monthly Base Salary
Annual Base Salary
Deputy I 0 - 47 Months $4,937 $59,238
Deputy II 48 - 83 Months $5,267 $63,211
Deputy III 84 - 119 Months $5,567 $66,810
Deputy IV 120 - 155 Months $5,838 $70,054
Deputy V 156+ Months $6,117 $73,403
Deputy VI 192 - 239 Months $6,323 $75,878
Deputy VII 240+ Months $6,673 $80,080

Communications Officer

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

Clerk

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

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. Each employee eligible to receive the education/training incentive pay may receive the following if qualified (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
  • Longevity pay: Based on years of service


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

Certification pay / sworn personnel:

  • Intermediate peace officer certification: $130.00 per month
  • Advanced peace officer certification: $285.00 per month
  • Master peace officer certification: $500.00 per month

Certification pay / Communications Officers:

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

Equipment allowance / sworn personnel:

$75 per month

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: (American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indic languages, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese):

$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 OFFICER - CLERICAL

  • 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.

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