 In 1807, Brooks finally left his job as judge of Dutchess County to become clerk of Dutchess County, a job he held from June 5, 1807, to January 25, 1809, from February 9, 1810, to February 11, 1811, and again from February 23, 1813, to February 13, 1815.Brooks was also served on the New York state assembly again in 1810.Brooks was later appointed an officer in the United States Custom Service.