Investigator

Harris County Attorney's Office

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Wellness Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation days

Holidays

Job summary

Harris County District Attorney's Office investigators in Houston, TX support prosecutors by preparing criminal case materials and conducting formal investigations for the District Attorney. They may assist other law enforcement agencies on a case-by-case basis and interview witnesses with a HCDAO prosecutor.

Applicants should have criminal investigation experience, strong legal knowledge, and excellent communication skills; bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

Criminal investigation experience is required.
Proficient knowledge of applicable laws and investigative techniques.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Military discharge or training equivalent to two years or more of college education (preferred).
Bilingual abilities are preferred.
Must live within 50 miles of the District Attorney’s Office and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

Assist prosecutorial staff in preparing criminal cases.
Conduct formal investigations and investigations for the District Attorney.
Assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis.
Interview witnesses with HCDAO Prosecutor; write search warrant affidavits for investigations.

Skills

Criminal investigation

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Legal knowledge

Subpoenas & trial prep

Education

Two years of college education in police science/criminology (preferred)

TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification (preferred)

Honorable military discharge (preferred)

Job description

District Attorney Investigators assist the prosecutorial staff in the preparation of criminal cases that occur in Harris County, conduct formal investigations, conduct investigations directly for the District Attorney, and assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis. Harris County District Attorney Investigators must be able to manage a substantial case load, serve subpoenas in an attempt to locate witnesses for trial, assist prosecutors with investigations and trial preparation, interview witnesses alongside a HCDAO Prosecutor, and write search warrant affidavits for evidence related to HCDAO case investigations.

Job Description

District Attorney Investigators assist the prosecutorial staff in the preparation of criminal cases that occur in Harris County, conduct formal investigations, conduct investigations directly for the District Attorney, and assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis. Harris County District Attorney Investigators must be able to manage a substantial case load, serve subpoenas in an attempt to locate witnesses for trial, assist prosecutors with investigations and trial preparation, interview witnesses alongside a HCDAO Prosecutor, and write search warrant affidavits for evidence related to HCDAO case investigations.

Qualifications

TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification (preferred). Applicants coming from out-of-state or federal agencies will be considered on a case-by‑case basis.
Proficient knowledge of applicable laws.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Honorable military discharge and/or training equivalent to two years or more of college education focusing on police science, criminology, or related field (preferred).
Criminal investigation experience (required).
Proficient knowledge of modern investigative techniques and legal processes (preferred).
Bilingual (preferred).
The investigator must live within 50 miles (G.P.S.) of the District Attorney’s Office and be able to pass a background investigation, psychological exam (if necessary), and the firearms qualification course as prescribed in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Operations Manual.

Additionally, order an unopened credit report will need to be sent via mail to:
Link to request form - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/www.consumer.ftc.gov/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0093-annual-report-request-form.pdf

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the office. Assignments may require more than 40 hour workweeks and/or callouts.

Benefits

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long‑term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
Eleven (11) county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full‑time) employment and may be available to part‑time employees: