OAG -Criminal Investigations | Sergeant OAG | 26-0677

State of Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Texas seeks a Sergeant to perform investigative law enforcement work within the Election Integrity Unit. This grant-funded position involves conducting criminal investigations of violations of state and federal statutes.

The OAG is a large state agency with thousands of employees; the role requires thorough investigative reporting and collaboration with colleagues, including travel up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; sixty credit hours from a college/university in criminal justice or related field; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Four years of full-time law enforcement investigative experience.
• Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and other applicable statutes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations of violations of state and federal statutes.
• Perform investigative law enforcement work within the Election Integrity Unit.
• Lead, train, and coordinate investigators as needed and travel up to 50%.

Skills

Investigative policing

Oral & written communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 60 college credits in criminal justice or related field

Job description

The Criminal Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Sergeant that performs investigative law enforcement work. Work involves investigative work within the Election Integrity Unit, this is a grant funded position. Work includes conducting criminal investigations of violations of various state and federal statutes. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State¿s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent Education: Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a closely related field; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: investigative law enforcement Experience: Four years of full-time law enforcement investigative experience Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and other applicable state and federal statutes Skill in researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations Skill in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines Skill in effective oral and written communication Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave) Ability to achieve 64% or better of VO2 max on the 2000-meter row utilizing a Concept 2 Rower or meet a minimum score of 64% for their age and/or gender when performing the 500 Meter Row or the 4 Minute Row. Ability to use and care for firearms; to use intermediate impact weapons and Oleoresin Capsicum spray; to use physical tactics; to conduct investigations; to evaluate, analyze, and investigate allegations of wrongdoing; to prepare reports; to prepare criminal cases for prosecution; to communicate effectively; and to train, lead, and/or prioritize the work of others Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs. Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 50% Certifications: Must be certified as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Licensure: Must possess a valid driver¿s license Education: Master Peace Officer License (TCOLE) Experience: Ability to investigate white collar crimes Knowledge: Agency rules, policies, and procedures Skills: Advanced use of interview and interrogation skills Abilities: The ability to investigate complex cases Certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)