Criminal Investigator

Salary: $58,000.00 – $65,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:
The Investigator is a licensed peace officer certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. An extensive background in all aspects of law enforcement enables the investigator to perform a myriad of duties required of the position. The highest level of professionalism and discretion is a priority due to the investigator’s public duties and the sensitive nature of some cases filed with the District Attorney’s Office.
Essential Functions:

• Perform all duties as a Peace Officer according to the law.
• Identify and locate victims and/or witnesses conduct follow-up interviews.
• Apply for and serve subpoenas.
• Notify law enforcement personnel/witnesses of trial proceedings and dates.
• Conduct criminal history checks on all State’s prospective jurors, witnesses and defendant.
• Assist prosecutor in jury selection process.
• Set-up trial exhibits, audio and video equipment.
• Testify as expert witness, if called.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Peace Officer.
• Working knowledge of Texas laws and their applications; the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and the legal system in general.
• Must be familiar with software applications, such as Power Point, Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with firearms (safe operation), still and video cameras, and fingerprint techniques is expected.
• The investigator will communicate effectively and professionally in all dealings with parties involved in an investigation.