This listing closes on 5/5/2026 at 8:17 AM Central Time (US & Canada).
Employer
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Salary
$42,556.80 Annually
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
2025-01261-E
Department
Professional Development Bureau
Opening Date
03/19/2026
Closing Date
5/5/2026 at 8:17 AM Central Time (US & Canada)
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Harris County Sheriff's Office Uniform Supply Division is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused clerk to perform a variety of clerical and support functions. Under immediate supervision, the clerk will assist with routine office and warehouse operations, including filing, data entry, uniform and body armor ordering, inventory organization, and providing exceptional customer service to employees and external representatives. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds daily, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide responsive, high-quality customer service to Sheriff's Office staff, County employees, external agencies, and the public by delivering accurate and timely information in a professional manner.
- Answer telephones, take messages, provide information, and route inquiries to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Measure and process orders for uniforms and body armor across all sizes and divisions.
- Enter orders and maintain accurate databases using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Assist with general warehouse upkeep, organization, and inventory support.
- Requires consistent adherence to work schedules, including punctuality and the ability to work extended hours when operational demands require it
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds as part of daily responsibilities.
- Perform other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or Equivalency.
- A minimum of one (1) year of paid work experience in an office environment performing clerical duties.
- Pass pre-employment HCSO Clerical Skills Test with a minimum overall score of 75% and score a typing speed of 35 W.P.M with 85% accuracy
Knowledge of:
- General knowledge of office methods, procedures, and practices
Skilled in:
- Excellent written communication with proper use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Effective communication with excellent interpersonal skills
- The use of standard office software programs such as MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Customer service skills
Ability to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Use standard word processing and related computer software packages
- Perform basic arithmetic functions
- Respond to basic routine inquiries and explain standard policies and procedures to others
- Operate standard office equipment, including, but not limited to, a typewriter, computer terminal, copier, calculator, scanner, printer, and facsimile machine.
- Comprehend verbal, written, and electronic communications
- Articulate verbal, written, and electronic communications in adequate form with satisfactory etiquette that others can comprehend
- Work cooperatively with diverse populations
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important Notice: Harris County Sheriff's Office employees are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. It is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Possibly including Weekends and Holidays
- Overtime and varying duty hours as required
Location: - 601 Lockwood, Houston, 77011
Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received Equal Opportunity Statement Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered
only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: 01 Employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. For this reason, it is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. The following questions address information required to start the pre-qualifying requirements of the recruitment process. All information obtained herein will be used for purposes of initiating a background investigation only. Additional questionnaires will be required at later stages of the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.
- I have read the above statement and understand that by submitting this application I agree to be subject to a background investigation including but not limited to education, employment, driving record, criminal history, financial responsibility, or any such areas of investigation deemed reasonable and justifiable for purpose of employment with the HCSO.
02 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education as it relates to this position?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
03 Which of the following best describes your full-time paid work experience performing clerical/administrative duties in an office environment? Your employment history should show a continuous timeline with no periods of unemployment or breaks between jobs.
- One year, but less than two years
- Two years, but less than three years
- Three or more years
- Not Applicable
04 Please describe your verifiable experience in an office environment performing clerical/administrative duties. Please include your role(s), type of organization, and scope of duties and responsibilities. You can make reference to your employment history, but please do not use "See Resume," as we do not use resumes for qualifications. If you do not have this experience, please type "none" in the space provided. 05 I understand the following statement. Must pass the HCSO Clerical Skills Test pre-employment testing with a minimum overall score of 75%, and score a typing speed of 35 w.p.m with 85% accuracy.
06 Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials) 07 Please provide your date of birth. 08 Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN) 09 Which of the following citizenship status apply to you?
- United States Citizen (Born or Naturalized)
- Permanent Resident (Legally authorized to live and work in the United States)
- None of the above
10 Please provide your place of birth (city, county, state and country) 11 Do you have a valid driver's license or State issued I.D.? NOTE: A Texas issued driver's license is required prior to start date.
- Driver's License
- State issued I.D.
- None of the above
12 Please provide your current driver's license number, state and expiration date. If you do not have a driver's license please enter N/A. 13 Have you ever been employed with a law enforcement agency or correctional facility in any position?
- Currently Employed
- Previously Employed
- Never been employed at a law enforcement agency or correctional facility
14 If yes, please list of ALL Law Enforcement and/or Correctional facilities where you have worked (provide the name of the facility, address and years employed). Type "N/A" if not applicable 15 If you have worked at a law enforcement agency or correctional facility, have you ever been terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or resigned while under investigation?
16 If yes, please explain (provide details): Type "N/A" if not applicable 17 Have you ever.... Please select all that apply.
- Been Convicted of a felony?
- Been accused/charged with a felony that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation?
- Been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor, or the equivalent?
- Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent within the last 10 years?
- Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent over 10 years ago from today's date?
- Been accused/charged with a Class B misdemeanor or equivalent that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation?
- Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces?
- None of the above
18 Please explain your answer below. Include the type of offense, date charged and date of discharge. 19 The Harris County Sheriff's Office has a strict policy on drug usage. If selected you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening. All HCSO employees are also subject to random drug testing during the course of their employment. Please answer the following drug use related questions truthfully, the admittance of past drug use will not necessarily prevent you from future employment with the HCSO.
- I acknowledge the HCSO has a strict drug use policy and that I will be subjected to a drug screening at some point in the recruitment process.
20 Have you ever sold/distributed illegal substances? (e.g. marijuana, prescription drugs, crack, meth, etc.)
21 If you answered yes, please provide the date(s) you sold/distributed an illegal substance and explain what kind of illegal substance you sold/distributed. If you answered "never", please type N/A. 22 Within the last year, March 2025 - March 2026, have you used any form of marijuana?
23 How many times have you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you?
- Once
- 2 or 3 times
- 4 or 5 times
- 6 or 7 times
- 8 or 9 times
- 10 or more times
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Never
24 When was the last possible date that you used a prescription drug not prescribed to you? Provide specific date or at least month and year Type "N/A" if not applicable 25 Have you ever used any of the following drugs? (Select all that apply)
- Cocaine
- Heroine
- LSD
- Opium
- Other illegal substances
- Speed (Crystal meth, meth, crank, etc.)
- Steroids
- X.T.C. (Ecstasy)
- None of the above
26 If yes, please list the substance used and last possible date (day, month, year) you used any form of illegal drugs. Type "N/A" if not applicable 27 Have you ever been an officer, a member or made a contribution to an organization that advocates or practices the commission of acts of force or violence to discourage others from exercising their rights under the United States Constitution or rights granted by law?
28 If yes, please explain your involvement and provide the name of the organization, location, your position and how long you have been/were a member of that organization. Type "N/A" if not applicable 29 Submitting a complete application is the key to successful recruitment. Please read the following requirements carefully and ensure you have provided/documented all required information. 1) Complete employment history is required to be eligible for consideration. Your application's "Employment History" section must include all work history for the past 7 years or all available work history if you have been working for less than 7 years. Begin with your current (or most recent) job. Include full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, military assignments and unpaid internships. Periods of unemployment between jobs should also be listed. Type "Unemployed" in the employer's box and list the dates you were unemployed. 2) Complete education history is required. The "Education History" section must list all High Schools attended, as well as all Colleges or Universities if applicable. List name of the school, location (city and state), and dates attended. SUBMITTING AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE DELAYS IN PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION OR EVEN DISQUALIFICATION.
- I have reviewed my application and verified I have completed all required "Employment History" on this application.
- I have reviewed my application and verified I have completed all required "Education History" on this application.
30 An Applicant must be willing to accept any assignment or shift within the Sheriff's Office, including working on weekends and holidays, as well as additional shifts as needed. Are you willing to work any shift or hours assigned to you?
* Required Question
Employer Harris County Sheriff's Office Address 5749 South Loop East Houston, Texas, 77033 Phone 713-877-5250 Website