TBCJ - Investigator III,IV - OIG

Additional Information

• Retiree salary will be 2.5% less than the posted salary.
• Travel: 25% – the position may require 1‑5 nights away per month.
• Study material: No pre‑service training academy required.
• No hazardous duty; this position does not have access to critical infrastructure in accordance with Governor’s Executive Order GA‑48.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Job Duties

• Conduct criminal and administrative investigations involving the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
• Make arrests.
• Obtain and execute search/arrest warrants.
• Testify before a grand jury and criminal court.
• Collect and properly handle evidence.
• Serve as a liaison and assist outside law‑enforcement agencies.
• Perform other duties as needed but not listed.

You’d be a GOOD fit if you have

• Active Texas Peace Officer License.
• Pass a physical agility test.

You’d be a GREAT fit if you have

• Experience in investigating major crimes.
• Interview and interrogation skills.
• Experience with writing and executing warrants.

Contact Information

Ashley Taylor
Office of the Inspector General HR
Phone: 936‑437‑5143
Email: oig.hr@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Preference

To receive military preference, you must attach the required documentation to your job application. Resources for translating military experience and training into civilian qualifications include the Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Skills to Work, O*NET Online, and the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency during the term of employment.