Investigator

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis.
• Manage a substantial case load.
• Serve subpoenas to locate witnesses for trial.
• Assist prosecutors with investigations and trial preparation.
• Interview witnesses alongside a HCDAO Prosecutor.
• Write search warrant affidavits for evidence related to HCDAO case investigations.

Qualifications

• TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification (preferred).
• Proficient knowledge of applicable laws.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys.
• Valid drivers license.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Honorable military discharge and/or training equivalent to two years or more of college education focusing on police science, criminology, or related field (preferred).
• Criminal investigation experience (required).
• Proficient knowledge of modern investigative techniques and legal processes (preferred).
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Must live within 50 miles (G.P.S.) of the District Attorneys Office and be able to pass a background investigation, psychological exam (if necessary), and the firearms qualification course as prescribed in the Harris County District Attorneys Office Operations Manual.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health and related benefits plan.
• Defined benefit retirement plan.
• Miscellaneous benefits:
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• Eleven (11) county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Pay

• Annual Salary Range with step incentives.
• Master TCOLE: $500.00 monthly Law Enforcement Incentive Pay
• Advanced TCOLE: $285.00 monthly Law Enforcement Incentive Pay
• Intermediate TCOLE: $130.00 monthly Law Enforcement Incentive Pay
• Masters: $375.00 monthly Education Incentive Pay
• Bachelors: $265.00 monthly Education Incentive Pay
• Associates: $110.00 monthly Education Incentive Pay