INVESTIGATOR Job at Cameron County, Brownsville, TX

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  • Cameron County
  • Brownsville, TX

Job Description

INVESTIGATOR


Salary: $40,000 per year

General Duties:

  • Under the general direction from the elected District Attorney or Assistant District Attorneys, will handle sensitive criminal (and occasionally non-criminal investigations) which come under the jurisdiction of the Cameron County District Attorney.
  • Assist victims of Felony and Misdemeanor crimes by keeping them informed on case status and court proceedings.
  • Assist trial team (prosecutors) in trial preparation and provide court accompaniment.
  • Assist trial team (prosecutors) in locating and transporting witnesses for trial preparations in Felony and Misdemeanor cases as assigned.
  • Assist trial team (prosecutors) in securing information pertaining to cases as needed (i.e. - records, lab reports, etc.).
  • Work on assignments outside of normal 8am-5pm office hours, including weekends, as requested by the District Attorney and trial teams.
  • Represent the D.A.'s Office at community events to build and maintain positive relationships with the public.
  • Complete all other duties assigned by the District Attorney.

Knowledge required:

  • Modern office practices and procedures
  • Filing and record keeping criminal justice systems
  • Operations of standard office equipment (including fax machines, copiers, and computers.)
  • Routine office software (including word processing, databases, e-mail and internet access.)
  • Conduct criminal investigations and background checks.

Ability to:

  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing (i.e. correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar).
  • Communicate effectively orally in Spanish.
  • Read and understand legal documents related case materials.
  • Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
  • Accomplish the assigned workload in a timely manner.
  • Be an independent thinker with a positive team-player attitude.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other law enforcement agencies and the public.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma required.
  • BA in criminal justice preferred.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Must hold an active TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Certification.
  • Must have a valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License and an acceptable record.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

Benefits: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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