Investigator Warrant Officer - County Attorney - 2

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

10d

About The Position

General Summary: Serves warrants and performs booking procedures; transports witnesses and prisoners; provides investigative support to all attorneys in the County Attorney's Office; reviews cases received, including contacting victims, witnesses, and suspects; serves subpoenas for witnesses to testify in court; interviews and assists attorneys in preparing witnesses to testify; assists with hot check investigations; and provides courtroom security during arraignments. Essential Duties: Serves warrants and performs booking procedures for various offenses; Transports prisoners and witnesses to and from courthouse; Contacts and victims, witnesses, and suspects in cases, and attempts to resolve cases out of court whenever possible; Gathers evidence and assists attorneys in building cases which are presentable in a court of law; Serves subpoenas for witnesses called by the court; Interviews witnesses and victims prior to court and assists attorneys in preparing them to testify; Assists with the hot check functions of the office, including locating check writers; Conducts preliminary forgery investigations; Assists the Family Violence unit in protecting applicants for protective orders; Serves protective orders and writs of attachment; Prepares reports; Provides security for the courtroom during arraignments; Attends mandatory training courses and seminars; Assists the public, on the telephone and in person, with questions regarding warrant of arrest and related legal and departmental policies and procedures; Assists attorneys with cases in any way that is necessary; Assists other law enforcement agencies and personnel as necessary; Performs various administrative duties as necessary, including making photocopies, sending faxes, typing reports, and filing documents; Maintains service records on Department vehicles; and May assist with the training and supervision of Investigator Section personnel. Other Duties as assigned. Supervision Received: From County Attorney Given: This is a non-supervisory position. However, may perform the essential duties and functions of the Chief Investigator in the Chief Investigator’s absence.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
At least two years of investigative experience
Intermediate Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).

Responsibilities

Serves warrants and performs booking procedures for various offenses
Transports prisoners and witnesses to and from courthouse
Contacts and victims, witnesses, and suspects in cases, and attempts to resolve cases out of court whenever possible
Gathers evidence and assists attorneys in building cases which are presentable in a court of law
Serves subpoenas for witnesses called by the court
Interviews witnesses and victims prior to court and assists attorneys in preparing them to testify
Assists with the hot check functions of the office, including locating check writers
Conducts preliminary forgery investigations
Assists the Family Violence unit in protecting applicants for protective orders
Serves protective orders and writs of attachment
Prepares reports
Provides security for the courtroom during arraignments
Attends mandatory training courses and seminars
Assists the public, on the telephone and in person, with questions regarding warrant of arrest and related legal and departmental policies and procedures
Assists attorneys with cases in any way that is necessary
Assists other law enforcement agencies and personnel as necessary
Performs various administrative duties as necessary, including making photocopies, sending faxes, typing reports, and filing documents
Maintains service records on Department vehicles
May assist with the training and supervision of Investigator Section personnel