Career Opportunities

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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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.

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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.
  
  
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Candidates who have immediate family members working for the county will not be able to work in the same department as the family member.

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The County of Dallas, Texas, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Dallas County does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, veteran, or on the basis of genetic information. Persons with disabilities who need accommodations when applying, testing, or interviewing, may notify the Employee Relations division at EmployeeRelations-HR@dallascounty.org or through the Relay Texas TDD at 1-800-735-2989.

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