0000003351.Investigator III (Special).District Attorney 'S Office

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This position works independently to provide support and expertise to an Assistant District Attorney in investigating moderate-to-complex cases and cases requiring special skills, including capital murder and high-dollar white-collar crime. The Investigator independently gathers and develops evidence, prepares cases for disposition, and supports trial or plea negotiations and courtroom proceedings. The role also supervises and trains Level I and Level II investigators and may serve as lead investigator when multiple investigators are assigned.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study.
• Six years of investigative law enforcement experience, or an Advanced Peace Officer Certificate from T.C.L.E.O.S.E. with no experience.
• Must be a Certified Peace Officer.
• Proficiency in the use of a firearm.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals.
• Skill in applying interviewing techniques while assisting prosecutors in adverse or hostile conditions.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a polygraph exam, psychological exam, and physical exam; subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Independently assist the assigned Assistant District Attorney in gathering pertinent data, identifying significant factors, and recognizing solutions for complex or specialized cases involving capital murder and high-dollar white-collar crime.
• Independently locate and develop evidence for trial or plea negotiations.
• Plan and organize work independently as part of a trial or section to prepare cases for disposition.
• Assist in reconstructing events, sequences, and time elements in preparation of criminal cases.
• Locate, interview, and notify witnesses of trial dates; serve subpoenas, summons, and writs; make arrests; coordinate witness transportation and lodging; and check backgrounds of potential trial witnesses.
• Collect and prepare physical evidence for trial, including reviewing medical, autopsy, forensic, and crime-scene reports and data; investigating crime scenes; gathering evidence; determining what evidence requires analysis; and drawing informative, accurate conclusions.
• Assist the Assistant District Attorney during jury selection and trial presentations.
• Supervise and train Level I and Level II investigators, and act as lead when more than one investigator is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior