OAG - Criminal Investigations | Sergeant | 26-0321

General Description

The Criminal Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Sergeant that performs investigative law enforcement work. Work involves investigative work within the Child Exploitation Unit. Work includes conducting criminal investigations of violations of various state and federal statutes. This is a grant-funded position.

Essential Position Functions

• Conducts in-depth technological investigations and surveillance operations.
• Documents the investigative process by preparing records and reports.
• Evaluates and summarizes legal aspects of investigations, recommending action as appropriate.
• Identifies, gathers, and examines evidence, including complex records of individuals, associates, and corporations.
• Locates, contacts, and interviews potential witnesses and suspects.
• Obtains and prepares affidavits, statements, and confessions.
• Participates on entry teams to execute search warrants and make arrests.
• Participates in raids, searches, manhunts, and other operations.
• Participates in executing court orders, warrants, and subpoenas.
• Testsifies as a witness in trials or formal hearings, and provides trial assistance to lead attorney as requested.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Education: Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a closely related field; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: investigative law enforcement.
• Experience: Four years of full-time law enforcement investigative experience.
• Knowledge: Of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and other applicable state and federal statutes.
• Skill: In researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations.
• Skill: In applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases.
• Skill: In handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high caseload.
• Skill: In effective oral and written communication.
• Skill: In exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
• Ability: To receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability: To work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.
• Ability: To work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave).
• Ability: To achieve 64% or better of VO2 max on the 2000-meter row utilizing a Concept 2 Rower or meet a minimum score of 64% for their age and/or gender when performing the 500-Meter Row or the 4 Minute Row.
• Ability: To use and care for firearms; to use intermediate impact weapons and Oleoresin Capsicum spray; to use physical tactics; to conduct investigations; to evaluate, analyze, and investigate allegations of wrongdoing; to prepare reports; to prepare criminal cases for prosecution; to communicate effectively; and to train, lead, and/or prioritize the work of others.
• Ability: To work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
• Ability: To lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability: To travel (including overnight travel) up to 70%.
• Certification: Must be certified as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Licenses: Must possess a valid drivers license.

Prior to Employment

• Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code.
• Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Law Enforcement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is an equal opportunity employer.