TFS Law Enforcement Investigator I

Texas A&M • Jacksonville, TX

11d • $21

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. Position will either be located in Jacksonville or Huntsville

Requirements

• Required Education: High school diploma or GED
• Required Experience: None - entry level position
• Required Knowledge : Working knowledge of Texas criminal justice system.
• Required Skills: Investigative and interrogatory skills.
• Required Ability : 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.
• Required : -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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: College hours and/or college credits
• Preferred Experience: At least two (2) years experience in felony and misdemeanor investigations and prosecutions
• Preferred Knowledge: 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
• Preferred Skills: Public speaking
• Preferred : 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

• Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and 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