Careers

The professionals at CAPCOG and its member governments have made the Central Texas region known as a leader in Next Generation 9-1-1, economic development innovation, air quality monitoring, environmental law enforcement, and much more. They have helped to foster relationships between large and small communities throughout its ten-county region, which have led to partnerships and sharing resources for emergency communications, homeland security, law enforcement training, meeting the needs of older Americans, transportation and economic development.

As an employee, you will gain valuable experience with state and local governments, as well as the opportunity to work on exciting projects in your community. Join our team and help CAPCOG make a difference in the Central Texas region. Review our current career opportunities and apply for one of the open positions.

Employee Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, & vision — employee only coverage paid 100 percent by CAPCOG; dependent, spouse, and family coverage also available.
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D, & LTD — employee coverage of $50,000 paid by CAPCOG; additional coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents also available.
• Long-term disability insurance — paid by CAPCOG for employee — 60 percent of salary after 90 days
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) account — 100 percent funded by CAPCOG — $2,000 per year per employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k Retirement plan with employer contributions of 8 percent match, vested after 5 years
• Twelve paid holidays — including two personal holidays
• Vacation Leave accruals — 8 hours per month starting at hire with annual rollover, 10 hours per month at 3 years
• Sick Leave accruals — 8 hours per month starting at hire with annual rollover
• Wellness plan or stipend
• AFLAC Voluntary Insurance

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CAPCOG welcomes all completed and signed CAPCOG applications for any open positions. Résumés, cover letters and additional information may accompany the application. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of applications.

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Employment Opportunities

Assistant Director of Aging Services

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CAPCOG is seeking an individual who will perform advanced work in conjunction with the director overseeing the daily operations and activities of the division’s budgeting, contract compliance and reporting. Work involves planning, program support, policy development, fiscal operations, and oversight consistent with the requirements of the Older Americans Act and other grant projects. Works with performance and compliance issues related to funding agencies. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Read the full job description.
To apply, please download the application and EEO form. Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Required Experience: Four years of experience working within the social services field required including at least two years of experience with program, grant, and fiscal management. A minimum of two years of supervisory experience required.
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social services, public policy, or a related field is generally preferred.
Pay Range: $76,000 – $90,000.
Closing Date: Until Filled

Ombudsman Program Manager

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CAPCOG is seeking an individual who can lead the agency’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates for seniors who are living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. In addition to conducting routine facility visits and working to resolve resident complaints as other staff Ombudsmen do, the Ombudsman Program Manager also plans, assigns, and supervises the work of all long-term care Ombudsmen in the region to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Serves as the region’s “Managing Lead Ombudsman” (MLO) and works closely with the the state’s State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to ensure proper training and supervision of staff and volunteers throughout the region. Work involves frequent travel throughout the region (mileage is reimbursed), and involves collective and recording case information, evaluating and working to resolve difficult situations with residents and their families. Must report to the office at least once a week (or more frequently as determined by their supervisor) following certification as an Ombudsman.
Read the full job description. For more information on the program, visit the state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman site.
To apply, please download the application and EEO form. Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Required Experience: At least one year of supervisory experience of a social services program and a combined four years of paid experience in a social, behavioral, health, or human service field or as a certified ombudsman.
Required Education: High school diploma or a certificate recognized by the state in which it was issued.
Education/Experience Substitution: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required 4 years of paid experience/experience as an ombudsman.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with older adults and/or persons with disabilities, and bilingual (Spanish/English)
Pay Range: $62,000 – $70,000 per year.
Closing Date: January 12, 2024

Ombudsman

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CAPCOG is seeking dedicated professionals to work on behalf of senior residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the CAPCOG 10-county region as a staff ombudsman. The position’s work involves traveling to and from nursing homes and assisted living facilities; collecting, preparing, and reviewing case data; evaluating difficult situations with individuals and families, primarily regarding residents’ rights, and assisting them in resolution of those situations; and investigating complaints. Read the full job description. For more information on the program, visit the state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman site.
To apply, please download the application and EEO form. Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Required Experience: One year of work experience in a human or social services field is required.
Required Education: A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited university or a high school diploma or equivalent plus four years’ experience as a certified ombudsman or paid experience in a social, behavioral, or human service field.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with older adults and/or persons with disabilities, and bilingual (Spanish/English)
Pay Range: $47,000-$53,000 per year
Closing Date: Until Filled

Around the Region

The following career opportunities are from CAPCOG members and regional partners. Apply to these opportunities on linked website. Do not apply to CAPCOG. If you have questions about a job posting listed below, please contact the corresponding agency.
CAPCOG area local governments can request a simple posting by emailing CAPCOG.

City of Lakeway – Police Officer

Provide essential services to foster a safe community through crime reduction and deterrence including enforcement of laws, protection of life and property, preservation of peace, apprehension of criminals and investigation of traffic accidents. Routine course of action to be followed is generally clear-cut and specific in accordance with established Police Department policies; however, ability to make independent decisions and act quickly in emergencies is required. Requires contact with public in situations that require the use of tact, diplomacy and good judgment. Maintain a good attitude. Must have passed Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) exam.
Closing Date: Until Filled
Learn more and apply.

Liberty Hill ISD – Police Officer

Incumbent patrols district property to protect all Liberty Hill ISD students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and to prevent property loss to the district property due to theft or vandalism. Incumbent must also uphold and enforce all penal and education laws of State of Texas. Incumbents may have primary responsibilities for police investigations.
Closing date: Open until filled.
Learn more and apply.

City of Pflugerville – Dispatcher

The City of Pflugerville is seeking its next Police Dispatcher to join our team! The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City’s P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork. As a Dispatcher for the City, you will receive emergency calls from the public and dispatch police or contact other emergency agencies, as appropriate, and interact frequently with external public and department personnel.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Georgetown – Emergency Communications Operator

Under close supervision, receives emergency and non-emergency calls for police and fire service. Dispatches calls for service and enters accurate and concise data into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. The Emergency Communications Operator Trainee is the entry-level class in the Emergency Communications Operator series. Work is observed and reviewed during performance and upon completion.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Bastrop County – Patrol Deputy

This position performs a wide variety of law enforcement activities. Tasks are service and protection oriented and include collecting and dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance, protecting and recovering property, preventing and investigating crime, and providing other public protection services.
Closing Date: Continual job posting.
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Bastrop County – 9-1-1 Emergency Telecommunicator

This position answers incoming emergency and non‐emergency calls using a computer‐based 9‐1‐1 system, complex mapping equipment, Teletype Device for the deaf (TDD/TTY) and computer‐based multi‐line non‐emergency phones. Emergency Telecommunicators assess the need for Police, Fire and EMS. Gathers critical information and enters call information in Computer‐Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Closing Date: Continual job posting.
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Hays County – Deputy Law Enforcement

Under close supervision, the Deputy enforces all laws of the State of Texas and Hays County. The Deputy protects the citizens of Hays County and anyone traveling through Hays County. This position protects the life and property of the citizens and helps keep Hays County free from crime. The work involves isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems and possibly making life or death decisions.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Hays County – Emergency Communications Officer

Under direct supervision, the Emergency Communications Officer assists citizens and public safety personnel in requests for emergency and non-emergency service. An Emergency Communication Officer receives requests for assistance via 9-1-1 or non-emergency phone lines, evaluates the type of assistance needed, dispatches appropriate public safety personnel (police, fire, EMS) through the use of a complex public safety radio system and then provides the caller with pre-arrival instructions.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Hays County – Correction Officer

Under administrative supervision, the Corrections Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security of all inmates and staff in the jail facility. This position maintains that level of security while conducting the operations of the jail at the County Sheriff’s Office. This position affects the operation of the Sheriff’s Office as well as the wellbeing of inmates, county employees and the public. The work involves addressing a variety of problems and situations.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Hays County – Correction Specialist

Under minimal supervision, the Correction Specialist performs highly responsible work in coordinating and carrying out responsibilities involving inmate incarceration and release. Makes independent decisions, organizes and prioritizes workload and performs detailed and complex legal procedures associated with the receipt, review and processing of court documents and the review of criminal histories, intake assessments and jail behavior to assign safe and secure inmate housing.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Blanco County Deputy Sheriff

The Blanco County Sheriff’s Office is now taking applications for Patrol Deputy.  Blanco County is a growing community covering over 713 square miles.  Blanco County Patrol Deputies are responsible for answering calls for service, serving civil papers when needed, traffic enforcement, motorist assistance, providing assistance to other area law enforcement agencies, patrolling all areas of the county and other duties as assigned.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Blanco County Telecommunication Officer

Under the direction of the Telecommunication Sergeant, the telecommunicator is responsible for facilitating and monitoring all radio traffic. While performing the responsibilities of a Telecommunicator, he/she is required to react to citizen’s calls for assistance, in both emergency and non-emergency situations and greet and assist citizens who enter the lobby.
Closing Date: Open until filled
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City of Lago Vista – Police Officer

The City of Lago Vista Police Department is a team of professionals dedicated to providing our community exceptional public service and possess a willingness and compassion to work together with the citizens of Lago Vista to maintain a healthy and safe community.
Closing date: Open until filled.
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City of Lago Vista – Police Telecommunicator

The City of Lago Vista is accepting applications for the position of Police Telecommunicator (dispatch). Starts at $16.42 with no previous 9-1-1 dispatching experience. Competitive pay, higher rates of pay will be offered to experienced TCOLE licensed Telecommunicators. 12 hour shift work, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Excellent benefits.
Closing date: Open until filled.
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City of Taylor – Police Recruit

The Police Officer protects the City’s residents and property by striving to promote voluntary compliance to laws and ordinances through the use of enforcement, public education and role modeling.  All applicants must meet the MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICERS outlined by the Local Government Code Civil Service Chapter 143.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Learn more and apply.