0000007518.INVESTIGATOR II (SENIOR).DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Responsibilities

• Aids in gathering pertinent data and identifying significant factors 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 prepares cases for disposition.
• Assists in reconstructing events, sequences, and time elements in preparation of criminal cases.
• Locates, interviews, and notifies witnesses of trial dates through serving subpoenas, summonses, and writs, and makes arrests.
• Collates and prepares physical evidence for trial and reviews various reports such as medical autopsy and forensic reports.
• Supports the Assistant District Attorney during the jury selection and trial phases.
• Trains Level I investigators and acts as lead when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have passed a general educational development (GED) or hold a high school diploma.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study.
• Two (2) years peace officer experience, or an Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate from T.C.L.E.O.S.E. and no experience.
• Must be a Certified Peace Officer and proficient in the use of a firearm.
• Knowledgeable of investigative techniques and able to communicate both verbally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals.
• Skilled at applying interviewing techniques while assisting prosecutors in adverse or hostile conditions.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• This position may require successful completion of a polygraph exam, psychological exam, physical exam, and extensive background investigation and is subject to random, unannounced drug/alcohol testing.
• Must maintain all State of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) certification as an Intermediate Peace Officer and be proficient in the use of a firearm.