TJJD - Inspector General Sergeant CID - (Mart)

About the role

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is the independent law enforcement agency dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of the Texas juvenile justice system. It has statutory responsibility to investigate criminal allegations involving TJJD juveniles, employees, facilities, contractors, volunteers or programs within the Texas juvenile justice system.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and conducts criminal and administrative investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and related allegations;
• Interviews witnesses, collects and evaluates evidence, and prepares detailed reports for legal and administrative action;
• Oversees, obtains, and executes warrants; assists other law enforcement agencies; conducts undercover investigations; and performs arrests and facility security duties, including escapee pursuit;
• Oversees and evaluates evidence; prepares comprehensive reports of investigations; and submits criminal cases for prosecution and administrative reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to agency leadership for discipline;
• Documents and oversees investigative activity in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains records of cases, evidence, contraband, and property in compliance with applicable laws and retention policies;
• Conducts routine, random, or specifically requested searches and inspections of the facility premises, persons, and vehicles entering or on facility premises. Records all training and other activities and maintains such records; and completes monthly activity reports;
• Collaborates with departmental staff to meet objectives, shares information on investigative activities, identifies operational concerns and trends, and recommends improvements;
• Collects and analyzes reports of serious injury, escape, youth-on-youth assaults, and attempted suicide; issues reports regarding non-compliance with related state laws and agency rules; and issues reports regarding need for technical assistance.

Requirements

This position may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek and be on call. This position may be required to respond to a designated location within 60 minutes. Extensive statewide travel is required, including instances of travel with very little notice.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, social work, behavioral science, or a related field;
• Experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid law enforcement certification;
• Knowledge of criminal and administrative investigation techniques;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information;
• Ability to make sound decisions and judgments;
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel extensively.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Knowledge of criminal and administrative investigation techniques;
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment used in investigations;
• Ability to perform search and seizure operations;
• Ability to conduct undercover investigations;
• Ability to prepare and present reports;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Extensive statewide travel is required, including instances of travel with very little notice.

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work involves planning, organizing, and conducting investigations on agency property or involving agency interests. Work may require use of canine partners to aid in the detection, interception, and investigation of contraband within secure and non-secure TJJD-operated and contracted facilities and detection of articles and human scents in the event of an escape. Extensive statewide travel is required, including instances of travel with very little notice.