OAG - Criminal Investigations| Sergeant OAG | 26-0709

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

Job summary

The Office of theAttorney General of Texas is seeking a capable investigator to join the Criminal Investigations Division, focused on community outreach and Crimes Against Children investigations. The role requires strong investigative skills, knowledge of relevant Texas statutes, and the ability to travel up to 70%.

Candidates must possess a Texas peace officer license, high school diploma or higher education in criminal justice, and demonstrate excellent communication and leadership abilities

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time law enforcement investigative experience.
• Knowledge of Texas Penal Code and Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Must be able to travel up to 70% (overnight travel).
• Ability to work in a team and provide customer service.
• Experience delivering public outreach presentations on Crimes involving Child Exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, train or supervise the work of others.
• Conduct Crimes Against Children investigations along with other criminal investigations.
• Provide community outreach presentations on Internet safety for students, families, educators, and the community.
• In-person work at OAG location for the entirety of the work week (unless on approved leave).

Skills

Oral & written comms

Investigative techniques

Public outreach

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college credit hours in criminal justice or related field

Master Peace Officer License (TCOLE)

Tools

Basic forensic tools

Job description

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. Criminal Investigations Division provides Community Outreach presentations throughout the State of Texas for Online Safety for students grades K-12, families, educators and the community on Internet awareness and safety. Conducts self-produced Crimes Against Children investigations along with other criminal investigations of violations of various state and federal statutes. May plan, assign, train or supervise the work of others. Must be comfortable working/traveling independently. Must be comfortable navigating and staying current on social media trends. 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, meeting deadlines AND maintaining a high caseload 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 provide excellent customer service Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, 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 lift and relocate 30 lbs. Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 70% Certifications: Must be certified as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Licensure: Must possess a valid driver's license Experience delivering and preparing public outreach presentations on Crimes involving Child Exploitation. Experience investigating crimes involving Child Exploitation. Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak a language other than English Three years' experience working Crimes involving Child Exploitation. Education: Master Peace Officer License (TCOLE) Knowledge: Agency rules, policies, procedures and basic understanding of technology based crimes Skills: Advanced use of interview, interrogation skills and knowledge of basic forensic tools Abilities: The ability to investigate complex cases