Police Detective

Gfoat; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification and hazard pay

Paid vacation and sick time

Health insurance included

Tuition discounts for you and depend |

State of Texas retirement plan

Promotion opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Job summary

Gfoat seeks a dedicated law enforcement professional to perform investigations, obtain warrants, testify in court, and support multiple aspects of criminal investigations in Denton, Texas.

The role involves forensic scene work, evidence handling, and collaboration with the Denton County District Attorney's Office. Certification requirements apply, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
• Three years of police investigative experience.
• TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants.
• Testifying in court.
• Investigating narcotic activity.
• Recovering and returning stolen property to the rightful owner.
• Conducting forensic examination of crime scenes.
• Submitting evidence to the crime lab.
• Preparing and filing prosecution reports with the Denton County District Attorney's Office.
• Collecting and submitting reports on crime statistics.
• Maintaining records and processing public information requests.
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.

Skills

Police investigations

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Job Description

• Obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants.
• Testifying in court
• Investigating narcotic activity
• Recovering and returning stolen property to the rightful owner
• Conducting forensic examination of crime scenes
• Submitting evidence to the crime lab
• Preparing and filing prosecution reports with the Denton County District Attorney's Office.
• Collecting and submitting reports on crime statistics.
• Maintaining records and processing public information requests
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.

About this position

• Experience determines pay
• Certification and hazard pay; paid vacation and sick time
• Health insurance included; excellent options for dental, vision, life
• Deep tuition discounts for you and your dependents
• Defined benefit retirement plan through the State of Texas
• Opportunities for promotion and campus-related overtime
• Employee well-being and assistance programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field
• TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate
• Three years of police investigative experience