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Harris County District Attorney's Office - Houston, TX
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Harris County District Attorneys Office employs investigators who are licensed peace officers as defined in Chapter 2.12 of The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure with a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification. These Investigators are assigned throughout the Office of the District Attorney. All District Attorney Investigator Applicants must have a TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification. Applicants coming from out-of-state or federal agencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must have years of experience as a peace officer that meet the Texas Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.3 (Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification Requirements). District Attorney Investigators assist the prosecutorial staff in the preparation of criminal cases that occur in Harris County, conduct formal investigations, conduct investigations directly for the District Attorney, and assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities
- Assist the prosecutorial staff in the preparation of criminal cases in Harris County.
- Conduct formal investigations.
- Conduct investigations directly for the District Attorney.
- Assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis.
Requirements
- TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification is required.
- Years of experience as a peace officer that meet Texas Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.3.
- Proficient knowledge of applicable laws.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys.
- Valid driver's license.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must live within 50 miles (G.P.S.) of the District Attorneys Office.
- Ability to pass the firearms qualification course as prescribed in the Harris County District Attorneys Office Operations Manual.
Nice-to-haves
- The equivalent to two years or more of college education focusing on police science, criminology, or related field.
- Criminal investigation experience.
- Proficient knowledge of modern investigative techniques and legal processes.
- Bilingual.
