Part -Time Criminal Investigator-Sheriff's Office
Part -Time Criminal Investigator-Sheriff's Office
Fort Bend County
Richmond, TX
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JOB SUMMARY
Investigates criminal cases and determines courses of action for a complete and thorough investigation. Enforces federal, state, and local laws. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and the department. Secures arrest and search warrants as necessary and assists with apprehension of wanted persons and fugitives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include but are not limited to
CLOSING DATE Upon filling position
To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.iobs
For additional information, PLEASE CALL (281) 238-1586 THE FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 1521 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, SUITE 144, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI/Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
JOB SUMMARY
Investigates criminal cases and determines courses of action for a complete and thorough investigation. Enforces federal, state, and local laws. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and the department. Secures arrest and search warrants as necessary and assists with apprehension of wanted persons and fugitives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include but are not limited to
- Review case reports and develop a strategy for investigating and determining the truth.
- Manage assigned cases.
- Identify, locate, and Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and take written and/or recorded statements.
- Locate, document, collect, and maintain chain of custody for evidence in assigned cases.
- Coordinate crime scene investigation and direct the processing of evidence.
- Seize stolen property and schedule hearings for property disposition.
- Manage contact cases, write supplemental reports, and code cases for clearance category or type.
- Present completed cases to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution or other action.
- Testify before Grand Jury and at Criminal Court proceedings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- High School diploma/GED.
- Basic TCOLE Peace Officer Certification with a minimum of three (3) years, paid experience as a Peace Officer. Preference will be given to applicants with prior investigative experience.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.
- Strong computer, verbal and written communication, and time management and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
- Maintain good standing and meet requirements to be licensed as a peace officer under the rules of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
- Applicants with proficiency in a second language or possessing multilingual skills will be provided preference.
- Ability to work with coworkers as part of team to manage complex cases when necessary.
- Accept work schedule of not more than 30 hours per week.
CLOSING DATE Upon filling position
To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.iobs
For additional information, PLEASE CALL (281) 238-1586 THE FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 1521 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, SUITE 144, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI/Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
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