Harris County Constable Precinct 6 is currently accepting applications for full-time deputy constable positions serving the Houston, TX area.
If you are interested in becoming a Harris County Precinct 6 Deputy and have questions, contact 713-274-3406.
Please use the button above to access our application. Applications can be submitted in person at 5900 Canal St., Houston, TX 77011.
Open Positions
Communications – Dispatcher Not accepting
Full Time Paid Deputy Currently accepting
Reserve Deputy Currently accepting
Clerk – Civilian Position Not accepting
Harris County Deputy Constable Salary
Deputy constables at Harris County Precinct 6 start at $84,452 per year ($40.60 per hour) and can earn up to $120,456 per year as a Senior Deputy. Deputy pay increases in nine steps based on months of service.
Salaries listed below represent base pay only.
Deputy Salary Table
Pay steps effective 09/19/26
Step 1Deputy
Months of Service0 to 23
Hourly Rate$40.60
Annual Salary$84,452
Step 2Deputy
Months of Service24 to 35
Hourly Rate$41.41
Annual Salary$86,124
Step 3Deputy
Months of Service36 to 59
Hourly Rate$42.10
Annual Salary$87,572
Step 4Deputy
Months of Service60 to 71
Hourly Rate$43.49
Annual Salary$90,469
Step 5Deputy
Months of Service72 to 83
Hourly Rate$45.03
Annual Salary$93,667
Step 6Deputy
Months of Service84 to 119
Hourly Rate$46.38
Annual Salary$96,477
Step 7Deputy
Months of Service120 to 143
Hourly Rate$49.96
Annual Salary$103,909
Step 8Deputy
Months of Service144 to 203
Hourly Rate$53.23
Annual Salary$110,717
Step 9Senior Deputy(will need to be Fx)
Months of Service204+
Hourly Rate$57.91
Annual Salary$120,456
Dispatcher Salary Range
Communications Officer (Dispatcher)
Minimum
Hourly Rate$26.66
Annual Salary$55,452.80
Maximum
Hourly Rate$37.50
Annual Salary$78,000
Deputy Incentive Pay and Additional Pay Opportunities
Each employee must meet annual proficiency and training standards and have the appropriate time in grade in order to advance in base salary. Each employee eligible to receive the education/training incentive pay may receive the following if qualified (peace officers only):
60 semester hours of college or an Associate's Degree: $110 per month
Bachelor's Degree: $265 per month
Master's or Ph.D.: $375 per month
In addition, the following incentive pay is provided to Peace Officers who qualify:
K9 Handler Incentive Pay
$200 per month
Field Training Officer (FTO) Incentive Pay (Patrol Only)
$175 per month
Bilingual Pay (Peace Officers, Communications Officers, and Civilian Employees)
$75 – $225 per month
Amount depends on proficiency. Eligible languages: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indic languages, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
Communications Officer Certification Pay
Intermediate telecommunicator certification: $50.00 per month
Advanced telecommunicator certification: $100 per month
Master telecommunicator certification: $150 per month
Benefits for Harris County Precinct 6 Employees
Each employee is provided basic life, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage at no cost. Dependents can be added at an additional cost.
Vacation time is accrued in accordance to Harris County policy.
Sick leave is accrued in accordance with Harris County regulations.
All employees are enrolled in the Harris County retirement plan (Texas County and District Retirement System). Each employee contributes 7% of their base pay. Retirement is allowed under the "rule of 75" (when the years of service plus your age equal 75).
Deputy Constable Minimum Requirements
21 years of age minimum, no maximum age limit
Must hold a current Basic Peace Officer license awarded by TCOLE and a high school diploma or G.E.D.
If a military veteran, applicants must have an honorable discharge only
Applicant must be U.S. Citizen
Valid Texas driver's license
Applicants must pass a physical examination
Eye-sight must be correctable to 20/20
Hearing must be normal
Must pass entry level written testing
Show no trace of illegal drug usage
Must have never been convicted of a crime greater than a Class B
Applicants must pass a psychological evaluation
Applicants must have good credit
Applicants will be interviewed
Applicants must complete all phases of the required testing
Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift
A thorough background investigation will be done on all applicants
Communications Officer and Clerical Minimum Requirements
18 years of age minimum, no maximum age limit
Must be able to obtain a Basic Telecommunicator license awarded by TCOLE
Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
If a military veteran, applicants must have an honorable discharge only
Valid Texas driver's license
Eye-sight must be correctable to 20/20
Hearing must be normal
Must pass entry level written testing
Show no trace of illegal drug usage
Must have never been convicted of a crime greater than a Class B
Applicants must have good credit
Applicants will be interviewed
Applicants must complete all phases of the required testing
Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift
A thorough background investigation will be done on all applicants
Some costs for the application process, including medical testing, travel, parking, etc., may be expected to be paid by the applicant.
If you are interested in becoming a Precinct 6 Deputy please contact 713-274-3406. You can also email [email protected] with any questions you may have about employment with Precinct 6.
