Peace Officer

TDCAA; Liberty (TX); Hybride; USD 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Liberty County Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time investigator to conduct comprehensive criminal investigations, including interviewing suspects and witnesses, collecting evidence, preserving chain of custody, and photographing crime scenes. You will obtain records, locate witnesses, and assist in court procedures.

The role requires an intermediate peace officer certification, strong communication, and the ability to work with prosecutors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Intermediate Peace Officer Certification required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude when dealing with the public.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Access.
• Self-motivated, organized and reliable.

Responsabilités

• Conducts criminal investigations including interviewing suspects and witnesses, collecting and preserving evidence, documenting crime scenes and taking photos.
• Obtains criminal history and other records.
• Locates witnesses, serves subpoenas and citations.
• Briefs attorneys on investigation status.
• Works with prosecutors and attends court dockets.
• Assists in fingerprinting for misdemeanors as needed.
• Provides security for witnesses and prosecutors in court.
• Testifies at trials or hearings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated and organized

Public interaction

Formation

Intermediate Peace Officer Certification

High School Diploma

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Description du poste

Department/Group: Liberty County Attorney’s Office

Location: 923 Sam Houston St. Liberty, Texas 77575

Travel Required: Yes, within Liberty and surrounding counties. Vehicle will be provided.

Level/Salary Range: Up to $70,189.12, increases commensurate with experience and suitability.

Position Type: Full time

Contact: Kathrine McCarty, First Assistant County Attorney

Role and Responsibilities

• Conducts all aspects of criminal investigations, including but not limited to interviewing suspects and witnesses; collecting, handling, preserving and processing chain of custody evidence; investigating crime scenes, and taking crime scene photos and preparing diagrams.
• Obtains criminal history, criminal conviction, driving, vehicle registration, and various other records.
• Locates witnesses and serves subpoenas and citations.
• Briefs attorneys on status of investigations.
• Works closely with and takes direction from prosecutors.
• Attends court dockets.
• Assists in fingerprinting as needed for Class A and Class B misdemeanor citations.
• Provides security for state’s witnesses, victims, and prosecutors during court proceedings.
• Testifies at trials or hearings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma;
• Intermediate Peace Officer Certification;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Good attitude when dealing with public;
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access;
• Self-motivator, self-starter with excellent organization skills
• Minimum 5 years law enforcement experience

General Information

• An extensive background investigation of each applicant, including a complete review of any and all criminal history information, will be conducted. A satisfactory drug test will be required as a condition of employment.
• A resume, at least three references and a completed Liberty County Employment Application are required for consideration for the above position. Please include copies of any of the requisite certifications. All applications may be submitted to Kathrine McCarty at the Liberty County Attorney’s office at the address or email listed above.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.