Comptroller - State Police Corporal; Austin

Comptroller - State Police Corporal (Austin)

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Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) enforces criminal provisions of the state's tax laws administered by the Comptroller's Office. CID also enforces the Penal, Transportation and Health and Safety codes, among others. Its officers make arrests and conduct long-term, complex criminal investigations that are referred to state and federal prosecutors.

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

In this role: You will be performing law enforcement investigative work. Work involves conducting criminal investigations. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Investigating criminal offenses, obtaining and executing warrants, assisting other law enforcement agencies, conducting undercover investigations, making arrests, and providing security.
• Locating, contacting, interviewing, and taking statements from witnesses, suspects, and individuals with knowledge of tax fraud.
• Evaluating, summarizing, and preparing investigative reports for prosecution.
• Maintaining case files and evidence.
• Managing investigative caseloads.
• Conducting administrative and criminal investigations and inspections, enforcing agency regulations, collecting and evaluating evidence, and testifying in hearings, trials, and other official proceedings.
• Preparing reports of investigations and criminal cases for prosecution and maintaining records of investigative cases, evidence, and property.
• Conferring with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to obtain or provide information concerning criminals and criminal activity.
• Working with county and district attorneys and/or federal prosecutors to respond to and prepare for effective prosecution efforts.
• Testifying in formal administrative and criminal court proceedings.
• Participating in joint initiatives with other governmental law enforcement agencies.
• Serving as a field training officer (as applicable).
• Providing guidance to others (as applicable).
• Performing related work as assigned.

• Police methods, criminal laws, and regulations.
• Investigative and law enforcement methods and practices.
• State and federal statutes and rules, including the Texas Penal Code and Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Agency policies and procedures.

• Use and care of firearms and radio equipment.
• Use of physical and defensive tactics to make arrests.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Use of a computer and applicable software.
• Effectively…