Investigator I - IV - Office of the Inspector General (Smith Unit) at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Lamesa, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Criminal Justice, Investigative Methods, Law Enforcement, Evidence Collection, Report Writing, Crisis Response, Physical Endurance, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Coordination, Legal Knowledge, Public Address, Conflict Management, Testifying in Court, Managing Caseloads, Training Others, Polygraph Examination

Industry

Government Administration

Description

INVESTIGATOR I JOB SUMMARY Performs entry-level investigative enforcement work. Work involves conducting investigations of criminal violations and administrative investigations of allegations of serious employee misconduct. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Conducts administrative investigations and enforces agency regulations; evaluates allegations of serious employee misconduct to include allegations of excessive and unnecessary use of force, harassment, and retaliation against offenders; identifies investigative issues and administrative violations; and collects and evaluates evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. B. Investigates criminal offenses occurring on Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) property or involving TDCJ interests; obtains and executes warrants; maintains liaison and assists outside law enforcement agencies; responds to crises and dangerous situations; makes arrests; conducts undercover investigations; pursues escapees and fugitives; provides special security; and testifies in criminal courts, before grand juries, and other official proceedings. C. Assists with managing investigative caseloads; prepares reports of investigations and criminal cases for prosecution; and maintains records of investigative cases, evidence, and property. D. Responds to law enforcement duties to include pursuit of offenders and criminals by foot and car; and assists in the restraint of offenders and criminals by using proven physical abilities of cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power, muscular strength and endurance, explosive leg power, and agility. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. INVESTIGATOR II JOB SUMMARY Performs investigative enforcement work. Work involves conducting investigations of criminal violations; administrative investigations of allegations of employee misconduct; and investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Serves as a Commissioned Peace Officer in the Investigations Division of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). B. Conducts administrative investigations and enforces agency regulations; evaluates allegations of serious employee misconduct to include allegations of excessive and unnecessary use of force, harassment, and retaliation against offenders; identifies investigative issues; recognizes administrative violations; and collects and evaluates evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. C. Investigates criminal offenses occurring on TDCJ property or involving TDCJ interests; obtains and executes warrants; maintains liaison and assists outside law enforcement agencies; responds to crises and dangerous situations; makes arrests; conducts undercover investigations; pursues escapees and fugitives; provides special security; testifies in criminal courts before grand juries and other official proceedings; and assists in investigating allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. D. Manages investigative caseloads; prepares reports of investigations and criminal cases for prosecution; and maintains records of investigative cases, evidence, and property. E. Conducts fugitive task force operations, polygraph examinations, and undercover investigative operations; and participates in joint homeland security initiatives with other governmental law enforcement agencies. F. Responds to law enforcement duties to include pursuit of offenders and criminals by foot and car; and assists in the restraint of offenders and criminals by using proven physical abilities of cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power, muscular strength and endurance, explosive leg power, and agility. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed INVESTIGATOR III JOB SUMMARY Performs investigative enforcement work. Work involves conducting investigations of criminal violations; administrative investigations of allegations of employee misconduct; investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Serves as a Commissioned Peace Officer in the Investigations Division of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). B. Conducts administrative investigations and enforces regulations; evaluates allegations of serious employee misconduct to include allegations of excessive and unnecessary use of force, harassment, and retaliation against offenders; identifies investigative issues; recognizes administrative violations; initiates cases; and collects and evaluates evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. C. Investigates criminal offenses occurring on TDCJ property or involving TDCJ interests; enforces criminal law; obtains and executes warrants; maintains liaison and assists outside law enforcement agencies; responds to crises and dangerous situations; makes arrests; conducts undercover investigations; pursues escapees and fugitives; provides special security; testifies in courts, before grand juries, and other official proceedings; and investigates allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. D. Manages investigative caseloads; prepares reports of investigations and criminal cases for prosecution; maintains records of investigative cases, evidence, and property; and participates in joint homeland security initiatives with other governmental law enforcement agencies. E. Trains, directs, advises, and leads other investigators; and performs specialized duties to include fugitive task force operations, polygraph examinations, undercover and proactive investigative operations, field training responsibilities, instruction of firearms, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) mandatory in-service training. F. Responds to law enforcement duties to include pursuit of offenders and criminals by foot and car; and assists in the restraint of offenders and criminals by using proven physical abilities of cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power, muscular strength and endurance, explosive leg power, and agility. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. INVESTIGATOR IV JOB SUMMARY Performs complex investigative enforcement work. Work involves conducting investigations; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Serves as a Commissioned Peace Officer in the Investigations Division of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). B. Coordinates and conducts administrative investigations and enforces regulations; evaluates allegations of serious employee misconduct to include allegations of excessive and unnecessary use of force, harassment, and retaliation against offenders; identifies investigative issues; recognizes administrative violations; initiates cases; and collects and evaluates evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. C. Investigates criminal offenses occurring on TDCJ property or involving TDCJ interests; enforces criminal law; obtains and executes warrants; maintains liaison and assists outside law enforcement agencies; responds to crises and dangerous situations; makes arrests; conducts undercover investigations; pursues escapees and fugitives; provides special security; testifies in courts, before grand juries, and other official proceedings; and investigates allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. D. Manages investigative caseloads; prepares reports of investigations and criminal cases for prosecution; maintains records of investigative cases, evidence, and property; and participates in joint homeland security initiatives with other governmental law enforcement agencies. E. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of other investigators; and performs specialized duties to include fugitive task force operations, polygraph examinations, undercover and proactive investigative operations, field training responsibilities, instruction of firearms, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) mandatory in-service training. F. Performs law enforcement duties to include pursuit of offenders and criminals by foot and car; and assists in the restraint of offenders and criminals by using proven physical abilities of cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power, muscular strength and endurance, explosive leg power, and agility. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed INVESTIGATOR I - IV MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Criminal Justice preferred. Law enforcement or correctional custody experience in a state, county, or federal correctional system preferred. Or Semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the CHEA or by the USDE may be substituted with prior law enforcement or military experience in a municipal, county, state, or federal system, based on the following ratios: Semester Hours Law Enforcement or Military Experience 00-15 48 months or more 16-30 42 months or more 31-45 36 months or more 46-60 30 months or more 61-75 24 months or more 76-90 18 months or more 91+ 12 months or more or Four years full-time, wage-earning experience as a TDCJ supervisor of correctional officers. 2. One-year full time, wage earning honorable service as a licensed peace officer. 3. Valid Class C Driver license. 4. Currently holds an active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer license or meets the minimum standards for the initial Peace Officer licensure set forth in TCOLE Rule 217.1 inclusive of having passed the TCOLE Peace Officer licensing examination within two years of the commission’s receipt of license applications. Applicants must meet all the current TCOLE requirements. * Applicants must successfully complete recruit and field programs. Applicants must pass the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Physical Performance Standards test in order to continue in the selection process. Employees must annually pass the OIG Physical Performance Standards test or OIG Job Simulation test for continued employment. For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/oig-prp.html Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position. INVESTIGATOR I Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and operations. 2. Knowledge of investigative and law enforcement methods and practices. 3. Knowledge of federal and state statutory and procedural law to include the Texas Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures; and current case law that impacts the functions of the Investigations Division, legal and procedural rules of evidence, and the laws of arrest, search, and seizure. 4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, and court orders. 5. Knowledge of methods and procedures for defusing and managing volatile situations and violent and hostile offenders. 6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 9. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 10. Skill in public address. 11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 12. Skill to develop and manage confidential informants. 13. Skill to interpret and apply laws and regulations to complex investigative and enforcement situations. 14. Skill to analyze and evaluate large amounts of facts and evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. 15. Skill to exercise legal authority, effect arrests, exercise reasonable force, and use firearms. 16. Skill to secure and process crime scenes and to collect and preserve physical evidence. 17. Skill to manage and contain hostile, volatile, and dangerous situations and to make difficult decisions and direct operations under stressful and dangerous circumstances. 18. Skill to prepare comprehensive and detailed reports of investigations and to prepare criminal cases for prosecution. 19. Skill to plan, coordinate, and manage extensive investigations involving diverse resources and multiple investigative initiatives. 20. Skill to manage investigative caseloads and other diverse responsibilities. 21. Skill to provide testimony in court and official proceedings. INVESTIGATOR II Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and operations. 2. Knowledge of investigative and law enforcement methods and practices. 3. Knowledge of federal and state statutory and procedural law to include the Texas Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures; and current case law that impacts the functions of the Investigations Division, legal and procedural rules of evidence, and the laws of arrest, search, and seizure. 4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, and court orders. 5. Knowledge of methods and procedures for defusing and managing volatile situations and violent and hostile offenders. 6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 9. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 10. Skill in public address. 11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 12. Skill to develop and manage confidential informants. 13. Skill to interpret and apply laws and regulations to complex investigative and enforcement situations. 14. Skill to analyze and evaluate large amounts of facts and evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. 15. Skill to exercise legal authority, effect arrests, exercise reasonable force, and use firearms. 16. Skill to secure and process crime scenes and to collect and preserve physical evidence. 17. Skill to manage and contain hostile, volatile, and dangerous situations and to make difficult decisions and direct operations under stressful and dangerous circumstances. 18. Skill to prepare comprehensive and detailed reports of investigations and to prepare criminal cases for prosecution. 19. Skill to plan, coordinate, and manage extensive investigations involving diverse resources and multiple investigative initiatives. 20. Skill to manage investigative caseloads and other diverse responsibilities. 21. Skill to provide train, lead, and direct investigators. 22. Skill to provide testimony in court and official proceedings. INVESTIGATOR III Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and operations. 2. Knowledge of investigative and law enforcement methods and practices. 3. Knowledge of federal and state statutory and procedural law to include the Texas Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures; and current case law that impacts the functions of the Investigations Division, legal and procedural rules of evidence, and the laws of arrest, search, and seizure. 4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, and court orders. 5. Knowledge of methods and procedures for defusing and managing volatile situations and violent and hostile offenders. 6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 9. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 10. Skill in public address. 11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 12. Skill to develop and manage confidential informants. 13. Skill to interpret and apply laws and regulations to complex investigative and enforcement situations. 14. Skill to analyze and evaluate large amounts of facts and evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. 15. Skill to exercise legal authority, effect arrests, exercise reasonable force, and use firearms. 16. Skill to secure and process crime scenes and to collect and preserve physical evidence. 17. Skill to manage and contain hostile, volatile, and dangerous situations and to make difficult decisions and direct operations under stressful and dangerous circumstances. 18. Skill to prepare comprehensive and detailed reports of investigations and to prepare criminal cases for prosecution. 19. Skill to plan, coordinate, and manage extensive investigations involving diverse resources and multiple investigative initiatives. 20. Skill to manage investigative caseloads and other diverse responsibilities. 21. Skill to provide guidance to other investigators. 22. Skill to provide testimony in court and official proceedings. INVESTIGATOR IV Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and operations. 2. Knowledge of investigative practices and techniques. 3. Knowledge of federal and state statutory and procedural law to include the Texas Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures; and current case law that impacts the functions of the Investigations Division, legal and procedural rules of evidence, and the laws of arrest, search, and seizure. 4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, and court orders. 5. Knowledge of methods and procedures for defusing and managing volatile situations and violent and hostile offenders. 6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 9. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 10. Skill in public address. 11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 12. Skill to develop and manage confidential informants. 13. Skill to interpret and apply laws and regulations to complex investigative and enforcement situations. 14. Skill to analyze and evaluate large amounts of facts and evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. 15. Skill to exercise legal authority, effect arrests, exercise reasonable force, and use firearms. 16. Skill to secure and process crime scenes and to collect and preserve physical evidence. 17. Skill to manage and contain hostile, volatile, and dangerous situations and to make difficult decisions and direct operations under stressful and dangerous circumstances 18. Skill to prepare comprehensive and detailed reports of investigations and to prepare criminal cases for prosecution. 19. Skill to plan, coordinate, and manage extensive investigations involving diverse resources and multiple investigative initiatives. 20. Skill to manage investigative caseloads and other diverse responsibilities. 21. Skill to provide testimony in court and official proceedings. 22. Skill to administer polygraph tests. 23. Skill to provide guidance to other investigators. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 100 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, operate motor equipment, and use firearms. B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, dry atmosphere, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, solvents, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, vibration, working with hands in water, working below ground, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, radio, radio transmitter and receiver, UV-light, handgun, shotgun, rifle, surveillance equipment, mechanical and computerized polygraph equipment, dolly, and automobile.

Responsibilities

Investigators conduct administrative and criminal investigations, evaluate allegations of misconduct, and enforce agency regulations. They also manage caseloads, prepare reports for prosecution, and may assist in law enforcement duties.