TFS Law Enforcement Investigator I

Texas A&M University System • Huntsville, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The TFS Law Enforcement Investigator I will serve as a TCOLE licensed peace officer and is responsible for investigating timber theft/fraud and wildland arson cases across the state. This position will conduct wildland fire origin and cause determinations on a routine basis. They will also provide education to landowners, industry and law enforcement agencies in matters pertaining to timber theft/fraud and scene protection/preservation. This position reports direct to the designated Assistant Chief Law Enforcement Officer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of Texas criminal justice system.
• Investigative and interrogatory skills.
• Pass the moderate work capacity test (WCT) consisting of a 2 mile walk carrying 25lbs in 30 minutes or less.
• Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• External Candidates: TCOLE Peace Officer License
• Internal Candidates: Will be considered without TCOLE Peace Officer License but will be required to complete BPOC and pass licensing exam at a training facility of this department's choosing within 9 month of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to submit to a comprehensive background investigation including completion of a Personal History Statement, criminal history check, fingerprinting, medical & drug screen and psychological examination.

Nice To Haves

• College hours and/or college credits
• At least two (2) years experience in felony and misdemeanor investigations and prosecutions
• Criminal case experience.
• Courtroom testimony experience.
• Classroom instruction experience.
• Drafting of warrants.
• Working knowledge of Texas Natural Resources Code, Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedures
• Public speaking
• TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate.
• TCOLE Basic Instructor.
• NWCG FI-110.
• NWCG FFT1/ICT5

Responsibilities

• Investigation of felony and misdemeanor grade timber theft/fraud and wildland fire/arson cases.
• Provide subject matter expertise on law enforcement cooperators in cases pertaining to the Texas Natural Resources Code and wildland fire origin and cause determination.
• Routine communication with local district attorney's office(s).
• Provide courtroom testimony as mandated.
• Provide training and crime prevention program delivery to landowners, forest industry and local law enforcement agencies.
• On occasion, assist with internal agency security, state property offenses and agency Liability Risk Pool Accident Investigations.
• Educate agency employees and local responders on scene preservation, basic fire cause and origin determination and participate in all-hazard emergency response and wildland fire suppression as directed.
• Manage and account for agency credit card(s) in accordance with applicable administrative procedures, rules and guidelines.
• This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System's policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after the individual's employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• health and lifestyle programs
• educational incentives
• tuition reimbursement opportunities
• the ability to accrue compensatory time off
• overtime on emergency response
• a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED