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OAG - Criminal Investigations | Sergeant | 26-0321

Texas Attorney General · Austin, TX · 4 mo ago
LegalFull-time

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.

About the Role

OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

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 team 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

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
  • Experience: Four years of full-time law enforcement investigative experience
  • Knowledge: Skill in researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations
  • Skills: Skill in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases
  • Abilities: Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
  • Other: Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment

Requirements

  • Education: Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a closely related field
  • Experience: Substitution of six years of full-time law enforcement investigative experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and other applicable state and federal statutes
  • Skills: Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, meeting deadlines
  • Abilities: Ability to maintain a high caseload, exercise sound judgment and effective decision making, and communicate effectively
  • Other: Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA

Skills

  • Advanced use of interview, interrogation skills and knowledge of basic forensic tools
  • Ability to investigate complex cases

Benefits

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. 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 https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_LawEnforcement.pdf

Pay

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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