Narcotics Task Force Commander

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Narcotics Unit Commander at Tarrant County will oversee the Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Task Force, reporting to the Sheriff and Task Force Board on significant matters. The role directs unit operations, budgets, and policy development while maintaining liaison with area and statewide narcotics agencies.

Ideal candidates bring extensive investigative leadership, enforcement experience, and licensure requirements, with strong communication and analytical skills to guide strategic direction

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in law enforcement investigative and intelligence fields.
• Requires 5+ years managing and supervising major unit investigative or intelligence activities.
• Must hold or obtain Master Texas Peace Officer’s license and NCIC/TCIC certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Narcotics Unit operations and Task Force activities.
• Develop and monitor annual budget goals for the unit.
• Coordinate with federal/state/local law enforcement agencies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and report to management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Advanced analytical skills

Organizational prioritization

Independent and team work

Microsoft Office 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Admin, Political Science, Social Sciences or related fields

Ten years law enforcement investigative/intelligence experience

Five years supervising major unit investigative/intelligence activities

Master Texas Peace Officer’s license

NCIC/TCIC certification within 1 year

Job description

The Narcotics Unit Commander at Tarrant County will oversee the Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Task Force, reporting to the Sheriff and Task Force Board on significant matters. The role directs unit operations, budgets, and policy development while maintaining liaison with area and statewide narcotics agencies.

Ideal candidates bring extensive investigative leadership, enforcement experience, and licensure requirements, with strong communication and analytical skills to guide strategic direction