Burleson County, Texas

County Treasurer - Employment

Fill out the Employment Application and return to the County Treasurer’s Office located on the 4th floor of the courthouse, 100 W Buck St. Applications and resumes may also be submitted to ssmith@burlesoncounty.org.

To complete the fillable pdf Employment Application you will need Adobe Reader or another pdf program to open the document.

For positions with the Sheriff’s Office, you MUST apply at the Burleson County S.O. and submit the following application. Sheriff’s Department Application.

Current Job Openings

Sheriff Position posting 2025.pdf

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Job Opening: June 4, 2025

Job Closing: When Position Filled

Full-Time Position: Deputy County Clerk/Compliance/Court Collections Officer

Job Description: Your main duty will be as a Compliance/Court Collections Officer and all duties that pertain to this position. The following are other duties in the County Clerk’s Office: Scanning/Indexing of Official Public Records, Vital Statistic Records and Court Records. Assist with filing, general office assignments, working the mail and helping with customer requests along with record keeping and maintaining record management preservation of any and all records. Cross-trained in Civil/Probate & Criminal Courts and Vital Statistics Records which will include entering, retrieving, updating information and resolving file processing. Must be able to lift 25 pounds or more at given times and climb a ladder.

Education and Experience: Must have a High School diploma and 2 years of responsible clerical experience to include familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system. Must be self-motivated and be able to work in a fast pace, multi task in a ever changing work environment. You must be computer literate (Data Entry, Excel and Microsoft Word), with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Applications may be obtained online through the Burleson County Website or picked up and returned back in to the Treasurer’s Office along with a resume with references.

Job Opening: June 4, 2025

Job Closing: When Position Filled

Part Time Position: Part-time Help in County Clerk’s Office

Job Description: Your main duties will be answering the phone, scanning documents, assisting customers and helping out were needed with mailing out documents. The following are other duties in the County Clerk’s Office: Scanning of Official Public Records/Commissioners’ Court Records, Vital Statistic Records and Court Records. Assist with filing, general office assignments and customer requests along with record keeping and maintaining record management preservation of all records. Must be able to lift 25 pounds or more at given times and climb a ladder.

Education and Experience: Must have a High School diploma/GED. Must be self-motivated and be able to work in a fast paced, multi tasked, ever changing work environment. You must be computer literate (Data Entry, Excel and Microsoft Word), with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Applications may be obtained online through the Burleson County Website or picked up and returned back in to the Treasurer’s Office along with a resume with references.

Burleson County is now taking applications for a Full Time Clerk position with the Tax Assessor Collector’s office. Applicants must be self motivated and able to work with one supervisor to accomplish assigned duties. Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and not have outstanding taxes due to the county.

High School diploma/or GED required. Basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn court software required. Attendance and excellent people skills are a MUST. Applications may be picked up at the County Treasurer’s Office or printed from the county website at www.co.burleson.tx.us

Applications will be accepted until position filled.

Posting Date: May 12,2025
Closing Date: When position filled

Burleson County, is now accepting applications for a part time Justice of the Peace court floater. Successful applicants will substitute for JP clerks as needed in the Deanville, Snook, Caldwell, and Somerville offices. Flexible schedule availability and reliable transportation is required. Applicants must have computer, phone, and people skills. Must have a clear criminal background.

Applicants may apply at the Burleson County Treasurer’s Office at 100 West Buck Street, Suite 404, Caldwell, TX.

Applications will be accepted until position filled.

Posting Date: January 27, 2025
Closing Date: When position filled

The Burleson County Attorney’s Office in Caldwell, Texas has a new full-time job opening for:

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY – FELONY DIVISION

The job duties include: Performing legal work necessary to effectively represent Burleson County in Felony matters, including:

Case intake – review files for completeness and current case law;

Work with LE when additional documentation may be needed;

Attend dockets, court hearings, and conduct plea bargain negotiations;

Investigation and preparation for trial

Respond promptly to Court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement and victims as to status of cases.

Assist in other types of cases

The hours are full-time 8-5 Monday – Friday. This is a salary position and other hours and days may be necessary. There are usually 2-4 trials per quarter. The position will begin when filled. The ideal candidate will possess:

Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school; and licensed by the State Bar of Texas to practice law in good standing;

Must be able to pass a criminal background check; and drug screen

Ability to multi-task and take initiative on projects with little supervision;

Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills and overall attention to detail along with strong calendaring skills;

Well organized and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment; must be able to multi-task, possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) and be able to work in a team environment.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with staff, law enforcement, probation officers, victims, witnesses and other attorneys.

Strong work ethic with a commitment to ethical prosecution.

Starting salary $85,000+ depending on experience. Full benefits are provided by the county, including employee health coverage, CLE training and Annual Bar dues paid.

For those taking the bar, we are willing to consider beginning your employment after the exam but before your results are received.

Interested candidates may send their resume and cover letter to: distatty@burlesoncounty.org

Apply in person at: the Burleson County Treasurer’s office or print an application from the county website at: co.burleson.tx.us and file it with the County Treasurer’s Office. Please include a cover letter and resume.

Posting date: 01/17/2025

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ONLY FOR POSITIONS LISTED AS BEING OPEN.

Burleson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.