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Special Investigations Unit Deputy Specialist

Harris County

Houston, TXFull-time$22.44/hrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22.44/hr
Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Special Investigations Unit Deputy Specialist manages title service applications, compliance, and investigative support. The role processes new and renewal applications, supports county offices and external partners, maintains records and correspondence, develops databases and reports, and processes title hearings. It requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of customer service experience, including office data entry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Personal Computer UseMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft AccessData Analysis SoftwareInformation SharingTeamworkAdaptabilityDependabilityDeadline ManagementProfessional WritingAuto Division ExperienceLaw Enforcement DatabasesTexas DMV RegulationsTitle and Registration Manuals

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent2 Years Customer Service ExperienceCollege DegreeFormal Auto Division TrainingSuccessful Background Check

Full job description

Job Summary: The Special Investigations Unit Deputy Specialist is responsible for managing specialized tasks related to title service applications, compliance, and investigative support.

Essential Duties:• Manage the processing of new and renewal title service/runner applications.

  • Handle phone calls and emails.
  • Provide support to Harris County branch offices, title services, runners, dealers, law enforcement, and customers.
  • Maintain correspondence, filing, office supplies, and record-keeping.
  • Develop and maintain flowcharts, databases, and reports for multiple agencies.
  • Process title hearings and distribute mail.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]

Education:• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited U.S. institution

Experience:• Two (2) years of customer service experience, including data entry in an office environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Personal Computer (PC) experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access and data analysis software

  • Willingly share information and expertise with others
  • Work with others to achieve a common goal (Teamwork)
  • Adjust to changing workplace demands (Adaptability)
  • Effectively demonstrate skill and ability to perform the specific job duties and tasks as defined by job description
  • Must be dependable, able to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work (Workload Productivity)
  • Ability to write clear and professional correspondence

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.Education/Experience:• College degree.

  • Auto Division experience with successful completion of formal training
  • Experience with other law enforcement agency databases that are applicable to the position
  • Knowledge of Texas DMV rules, policies, and regulations
  • Knowledge of Title Manual and Registration Manual guidelines, policies and procedures

Work Environment:• Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and site visits to various Tax Offices, Harris County and community facilities, both outdoors and indoors.

  • Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and occasional overnight travel to conferences and training sessions required.
  • Must be able to work extended hours during elections or as needed.
  • May require travel for training seminars and/or conferences.
  • A high volume of work and deadlines may create occasional pressure and stress.

Physical Demands:• This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times, boxes or equipment must be transported weighing up to 30 lbs.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

How this job compares

Set against the 34,004 open Customer Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.44/hr
  • Texas median$17–23/hr1,000 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–23/hr16,807 hourly ranges

This rate, $22.44/hr, is 7% above the Texas median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the top quarter of Customer Service hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,610 open Customer Service jobs in Texas and 34,004 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Customer Service postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (8,844 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 11,195 of the 34,004 open Customer Service jobs (33%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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