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 Precinct 6 Deputy and have questions, contact 713-274-3406.
Please use the button below to access our application. Applications can be submitted in person at 5900 Canal St. Houston, TX 77011.
Those interested in becoming a Harris County Precinct 6 employee must be willing to work in a competitive, yet positive work environment.
Open Positions
Position
Status
Communications – Dispatcher
Not accepting
Full Time Paid Deputy
Currently accepting
Reserve Deputy
Currently accepting
Clerk – Civilian Position
Not accepting
Salaries listed below represent base pay only and do not include monthly incentives and allowances that you may qualify for. Those are paid in addition to the base salary.
Deputy
Current Salary LevelsAs of 10/16/25
Rank
Step
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
Deputy
01
$37.72
$78,452.00
Deputy
02
$38.46
$80,004.00
Communications Officer
Current Salary LevelsAs of 01/11/25
Rank
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
CO I
$22.59
$46,987.20
CO II
$24.26
$50,460.80
CO III
$25.86
$53,788.80
CO IV
$27.33
$56,846.40
CO V
$28.62
$59,529.60
Salary Schedule (Peace Officer Positions)
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
Longevity Pay: Based on years of service
In addition, the following incentive pay is provided to Peace Officers who qualify:
Certification Pay / Sworn Personnel
Intermediate peace officer certification: $130.00 per month
Advanced peace officer certification: $285.00 per month
Master peace officer certification: $500.00 per month
Certification Pay / Communications Officers
Intermediate telecommunicator certification: $50.00 per month
Advanced telecommunicator certification: $100 per month
Master telecommunicator certification: $150 per month
Equipment Allowance / Sworn Personnel
$75 per month
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.
General Information
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).
Minimum Requirements / Deputy
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
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.
