Police Investigator

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Police Department in Cypress, Texas, seeks a Police Investigator to conduct thorough investigations on CFISD property and incidents. You will work with district attorneys and law enforcement partners, manage crime scenes and evidence, and support security operations across campuses.

The role requires a Texas Peace Officer License, strong investigative skills, and flexibility for odd hours and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certified GED required.
• Must hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License.
• No criminal history; pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations at CFISD properties and incidents.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement.
• Prepare and present cases in court as needed.
• Conduct interviews and interrogations; preserve evidence.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer License

Valid Texas driver’s license

No criminal history

Investigation experience

Education

High school diploma

Peace Officer Certification

Tools

Police radio

Job description

Police Investigator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5974753
Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proof of high school graduation or certified GED required.
• Must hold a valid Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Consideration will not be given to a TCOLE license or license from another state with a General Discharge, Dishonorable Discharge or the equivalent notation from previous law enforcement jobs.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must not have a criminal history record and pass a thorough background investigation.
• Must have a minimum ofthree (3) years successful law enforcement experience as a full-time licensed peace officer with an IntermediateCertification.
• Must have a basic knowledge of crime scene management, handling and processing evidence, and general investigative techniques.
• Must be able to work with the Districts Attorney’s office and other local law enforcement agencies in order to build cases.
• Must be able to handle a flexible and demanding schedule which may include responding when on call to various shifts and locations.
• Minimum of two years investigative experience preferred.
• CFISD Police Department candidates preferred.
• Must show negative on a drug and/or alcohol test to be given on a pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and District policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

237 Days

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$32.67/HP-6

Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Meets all requirements and performs all the normal duties of a CFISD police officer as well as the duites of an investigator.
• Reviews offense/incident reports assigned.
• Monitors the police radio and responds in a timely manner to calls for assistance or service.
• Assumes control of crime scene when summoned for investigative assistance and coordinates with on-site supervisor.
• Takes appropriate action during an emergency situation, unusual crime, occurrence or condition.
• Investigates any misuse of buildings or property belonging to CFISD.
• Recommends additional security procedures to be implemented at different work locations in order to deter employee crimes.
• Cooperates with Student Safety, Risk Management, and the Internal Audit Department in conducting in-depth investigations.
• Investigates allegations of misconduct involving District personnel.
• Conducts surveillance investigations.
• Preserves, gathers and conducts thorough follow-up investigations at crime scenes.
• Conducts interviews and interrogations in ongoing criminal investigations and other proceedings.
• Makes arrests when necessary for crimes committed in plain view or uncovered through investigations.
• Files charges accordingly.
• Appears in court for criminal and civil proceedings as a witness and prepares cases for court presentations.
• Acts as a liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Conducts detailed background checks on all CFISD Police Officers and or witnesses/suspects involved in a case.
• Conducts detailed background checks as assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Recovers stolen, missing, or damaged property belonging to CFISD.
• Conducts specialized investigations of crimes committed on CFISD property.
• Acts as liaison with the Fire Department in investigations involving acts of arson committed against CFISD.
• Conducts Internal Affairs duties as assigned.
• Coordinates the generation of and obtaining of arrest and search warrants.
• When assigned to Gang Unit, be able to catalog, monitor, work cases associated with gangs and gang members on a proactive basis.
• Performs duties of investigator position as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Equipment Used:

District vehicle, firearms, handcuffs, two-way radio, alarm system and other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals. Prolonged sitting and standing.Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding/mouse, prolonged driving.Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds) 10-50 pounds frequently; 50-100 pounds occasionally.Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), moderate exposure to noise, frequent district-wide travel.Specific hearing and visual requirements; may be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; ability to restrain resistant persons; ability to remove resistant persons with violent behavior.Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; ability to work shifts including rotating shifts/days off; may be on call 24 hours per day.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Unitl filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $32.67 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Matthew Ortega , Lieutenant
• POLICE DEPARTMENT
• Email: [e-mail]