Provides investigative support and assists staff attorneys in investigating assigned cases in preparation for indictment or general trial. Investigations may also involve no complaint or walk-in cases and will range from crimes against property to capital murder. Investigations involve no-complaint or walk-in cases and will range from crimes such as child abuse, juvenile cases to complex white-collar crime such as embezzlement, fraud, and misappropriation.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field AND (2) two to five (5) years of responsible investigation and law enforcement officer experience.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Must have basic and intermediate certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE).
Preferred:
BILINGUAL (Spanish) strongly preferred
Depending upon assignment, accounting, business or finance background may be preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Law enforcement administration.
- Texas Penal Code.
- Code of Criminal Procedures.
- Investigation and crime prevention methods.
- Rules of evidence.
- Law governing custody of person.
- General business practices.
Skill in:
- Use of firearms
- Use of computers.
Ability to:
- Analyze and evaluate financial statements, records and general business practices.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with persons of very diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Constant standing, handling, use of vision, depth perception. Frequent reaching, forceful gripping, use of fine dexterity. Occasional sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling/crouching, bending/squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, talking. Exposure to excessive heat and cold (outdoor conditions); job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Department: District Attorney
Location: 416 W. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.
For updates or questions about this posting, contact: [email protected]
