DPS - RSD - Team Lead Special Assignments Unit - 1355

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International in Texas is seeking a Senior Investigator Team Lead for the Special Assignments Unit to oversee investigations and provide expert guidance.

The role requires five years of law enforcement experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to travel across the state. You will train staff, prepare reports, and coordinate with other agencies.

This position emphasizes leadership, compliance with statutes, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred with focus in Criminal Justice.
• Minimum of five years verifiable law enforcement experience.
• Valid driver's license required if driving is part of duties.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of TXDPS and state/federal regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software; SPURS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead designated team and SME for the assigned program area.
• Serve as the initial contact for escalated and advanced programmatic/technical needs.
• Oversee investigations/inspections to ensure program compliance.
• Coordinate collection and analysis of evidence; prepare comprehensive reports.
• Process referrals to and from investigators for consideration.
• Examine business activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in policy/SOP development and staff training; monitor performance.
• Travel as necessary to conduct investigations and interview witnesses.
• Collaborate with Office of Regulatory Counsel on legal aspects of investigations.
• Maintain liaison with local/state/federal agencies and businesses.
• Assist with daily team oversight in manager's absence.
• Help develop training programs for personnel and other agencies.
• May perform undercover or surveillance work.
• May testify in hearings or court proceedings.
• May train and supervise others.
• Attend work regularly and adhere to policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Analytical reasoning

Organizational skills

Research ability

Safety awareness

Schedule & travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Tools

CAPPS

SharePoint

CJIS

SPURS

Job description

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Job Title DPS - RSD - Team Lead Special Assignments Unit - 1355

Must reside within 50-miles of assigned duty station in one of the following locations: Austin, San Antonio, Garland, or Houston.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs advanced (senior-level) investigative work. Performs responsible investigative duties of regulated industry in a designated geographic area of the State of Texas. Serves as Team Lead in the Special Assignments Unit (SAU). Work involves providing support to assigned team in resolving escalated matters and serving as a subject matter expert in addition to the day-to-day of planning, organizing, and conducting investigations of suspected violations in accordance with standard investigative methods, departmental policy and state laws. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

1. Serves as the designated team lead and subject matter expert for the assigned program area. Ensures compliance with administrative codes, state statutes, and agency policies and procedures. Trains and provides guidance to the team members regarding their assigned duties and responsibilities. Provides on-the-job or remedial training for staff as needed.

2. Serves as the initial point of contact for staff to reach out to for support with escalated and advanced programmatic, and/or technical assistance needs related to the investigative process in addition to performing the day-to-day operations and duties of the assigned program area.

3. Oversees and conducts comprehensive investigations/inspections of regulated businesses and individuals to ensure program compliance. Provides guidance to team members on the more complex investigations that may be assigned.

4. Coordinates the collection and analysis of evidence and data through field investigations, audits, inspections, or studies. Evaluates and summarizes investigative findings and submits comprehensive reports and documents.

5. Forwards and receives investigative referrals to and from commissioned personnel to be considered for criminal/administrative investigation.

6. Oversees and/or examines, investigates, and analyzes the business activities of entities to ensure compliance with statutory standards and regulations.

7. Assists with developing policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials related to assigned programs. Monitors performance of the section and work product of employees in assigned program area. May assist in the collection and computation of production totals.

8. Travels as necessary to conduct investigations/inspections of regulated business and individuals. Contacts and interviews witnesses and complainants.

9. Works with the Office of Regulatory Counsel to review and research legal aspects of investigations and recommends action as appropriate.

10. Establishes and maintains liaison and subject matter expertise with local, state and federal law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies and businesses and individuals.

11. Assists with the daily oversight and operations of the team in the manager's absence.

12. May assist with on-going development, implementation, and instruction of training programs for department personnel and other law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

13. May perform undercover or surveillance work regarding suspected violators.

14. May testify and present evidence in formal hearings or court proceedings.

15. May train, plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

16. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

17. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School Diploma/equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree with Major or coursework emphasis in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or other related field preferred.

Experience - Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable law enforcement experience with a police agency. Must have experience in processing criminal investigations initiated by the applicant from receipt of allegations to final disposition through the judicial system.

Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification - If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Regulatory knowledge - Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Knowledge of criminal and regulatory laws.

Technology - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint, CJIS) and be able to learn new software/systems. Must have experience utilizing the Statewide Police Unified Reporting System (SPURS).

Interpersonal skills - Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Organizational and Prioritization skills - Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism

Presentation/Communication Skills - Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals

Research and Comprehension - Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail - Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems. Knowledge of investigative principles, techniques, and procedures; and of court procedures, practices, and rules of evidence. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct investigations; to interpret and apply laws and regulations; to work with members of local, state and federal agencies. Ability to conduct interviews, gather facts, evaluate findings, prepare reports, and to testify in court and/or hearings.

Confidentiality and Protected Information - Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Safety - Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.

Schedule and Travel - Availability for on-call after-hour and weekend work is required. Ability to travel extensively throughout the state along with the ability to stay overnight is required.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch;


• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;


• Ability to transfer weights of fifty (50) pounds anticipated for this position;

Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

State of Texas retires may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.