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Available Positions:

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Criminal Investigator (District Attorney Office)

Application deadline: until filled Work to begin: ASAP Salary: up to $65,000.00 depending on experience. Please return resume and application to Tonda Curry, District Attorney. email tcurry@vanzandtcounty.org or Van Zandt County Criminal Attorney's Office located at 400 S Buffalo St Canton Tx 75103.

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Deputy Fire Marshal

Pay: $20.00/hr.- $27.00/hr. DOE
Paid Medical Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement just to name some Benefits
Please send County application and resumes to Fire Marshal Kevin D. Palmer at kpalmer@vanzandtcounty.org

Click here for basic job description and minimum qualifications.


Detention Officer- Full Time

Paid Medical Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement just to name some Benefits
Location: Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department.
All Applications should be picked up and Returned to the Sheriff's Department


Full Time Dispatcher

Paid Medical Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement just to name some Benefits
Location: Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department.
All Applications should be picked up and Returned to the Sheriff's Department


Deputy

Pay is based on FYE 26 budget.
Paid Medical Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement just to name some Benefits
Location: Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department.
All Applications should be picked up and Returned to the Sheriff's Department


Deputy District Clerk

Please send resumes to Karen Wilson, District Clerk’s Office, Attn: Clerical Position, 121 E. Dallas, Room 302, Canton, Texas 75103, or email to karen@vanzandtcounty.org.
UPDATED: Application will be accepted through February 1, 2026.
No phone calls please.

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Mental Health Residential Coordinator - Juvenile Probation Officer (Intake)

The Juvenile Probation Officer (Intake)/Mental Health Residential Coordinator will assist with overall supervision of the Residential Services and performs duties as a Mental Health Probation Officer. They will assist with designs, modifies and implements education programs and activities for the children detained in the Pre and Post Adjudication Facility and is able to solve diverse problems as they arise. Maintains facility compliance with written policies and procedures and reviews said policies and procedures for revisions to ensure consistency and continuity in operational procedures.

Send resume and letter of interest to Van Zandt County Probation Department 323 East Garland Grand Saline Texas 75140 (903) 962-6262 /Office (903) 962-6413/Fax.


Juvenile Supervision Officer - Part Time

Juvenile Supervision Officers are accountable for the direct supervision, safety and security of juveniles detained in the Facility. Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for youth temporarily detained awaiting court hearings. Provide a safe and secure environment within the secure area of the department, which include: conducting searches, administering medication, operating radios, telephones, computers, printers,
copy machine, handcuffs and leg restraints

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Van Zandt County Employee Application

Personal History Statement - (All Correction Officers, Law Enforcement, Dispatcher, Fire Marshall Positions will require this)

Must complete PHS and County Application for Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department to be considered for positions related to law enforcement.
The application and PHS should be turned in to the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department at 1220 W Dallas St, Canton, TX, 75103.

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