The employment division provides recruitment, screening, selection, and placement services to County Offices/Departments.
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Hiring Policy
The purpose of the hiring policy is to ensure that hiring departments utilize sound, consistent and effective personnel selection methods to identify the best suited applicants to fill vacant positions in the county.
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Verification of employment eligibility
Dallas County employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification and complete Form I-9, as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Section 86-95
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Employment background verification
Background checks are conducted on all applicants and may include any of the following, based on the type of position for which you are applying. - Social security number
- Employment history
- Motor vehicle record
- Criminal History
- Instances of deferred adjudication must be referenced on your application.
- Educational history
- Diplomas / transcripts must be from an accredited institution and certified (embossed with the institution’s raised seal). To check your institution’s accreditation, click here.
- Professional/technical certifications and licenses.
Section 86-351-359
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Falsification of Records
Authenticity of all employment documentation will be verified. Providing false or inaccurate information or documentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for the position. Section 86-106
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Physical Exams
A pre-employment physical exam is required of all new and former employees, at the county’s expense. Any offer of employment is contingent on the candidate passing the physical exam. Section 86-161-166
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Selective Service
Every male between 18 and 26 years old, seeking employment with the county, must verify his registration or exemption from registration with the Federal Selective Service System. Section 86-95
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Nepotism
Candidates who have immediate family members working for the county will not be able to work in the same department as the family member. Section 86-241
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EEO Policy
Dallas County offers a work environment that provides equal employment opportunities and fair treatment to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or political affiliation. Our EEO policy includes, but is not limited to, all decisions related to the employment process (recruiting and hiring), employment actions, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, application of policies and procedures, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Section 86-221
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