0000005804.INVESTIGATOR II (SENIOR).NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER

Responsibilities

• Assists the Assistant District Attorney in gathering pertinent data, identifying significant factors and recognizing solutions for moderate to complex or specialized cases.
• Locates and develops evidence to assist in plea negotiations.
• Works independently in planning and organizing work as part of a trial or section and in preparing cases for disposition.
• Assists in reconstructing events, sequences, and time elements in preparation of criminal cases.
• Locates, interviews, and notifies witnesses of trial dates by means of serving subpoenas, summons, and writs, and/or making arrests and coordinates transportation and lodging of trial witnesses, and checks background of witnesses that may be used during trial.
• Collects and prepares physical evidence for trial and reviews various reports such as medical autopsy and forensic reports as part of the investigative process.
• Affords assistance during the jury selection and trial phases.
• Trains Level I investigators and/or Legal Assistants; and acts as lead when more than one Investigator is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have passed a general educational development (GED) or hold a high school diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study.
• Two (2) years peace officer experience, OR Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate from T.C.L.E.O.S.E. and no experience.