Investigator Warrant Officer - County Attorney - 2

Brazos County Career Site

8h

About The Position

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.

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
• Other Duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees