Investigator

Hays County•San Marcos, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of law enforcement/ investigative duties for the Criminal District Attorney’s Office. Individuals in this position serve at the pleasure of the current elected official.

Requirements

Five years law enforcement or related experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and education.
Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to operate a county vehicle.
High School Diploma or GED
Texas Peace Officer’s License
TLETS/NLETS certification or ability to obtain certification upon employment.
Attends and participates in law enforcement and continuing legal education annually including maintaining current certifications and licenses.

Nice To Haves

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) - Advanced Certificate Preferred

Responsibilities

Obtains criminal history, criminal conviction, driving, vehicle registration, and various other records.
Locates witnesses in order to interview, take statements, or serve with grand jury or trial subpoenas and citations.
Transports witnesses to and from court appearances.
Briefs attorneys on status of investigations.
Works closely with and takes direction from prosecutors.
Performs queries using TLETS/NLETS and other research database systems.
Investigates, files complaints/affidavits, and makes arrests pursuant to reported criminal offenses.
Provides security for state’s witnesses, victims, and prosecutors during court proceedings.
Testifies at trials or hearings.
Interacts with citizens, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, business professionals, and community leaders on a regular basis.
Attends and participates in law enforcement and legal continuing education annually including maintain current certification and licenses.
Conducts all aspects of criminal investigations, including but not limited to interviewing suspects and witnesses; collecting, handling, preserving and processing chain of custody evidence; investigating crime scenes, and taking crime scene photos and preparing diagrams.
Reads and determines whether to sign and issue criminal complaints.
Locates and apprehends criminal suspects and fugitives.
Performs other duties as assigned.