Special Investigations Unit Agent - Arlington, Austin, El Paso, San Antonio

In accordance with HRD 1.12 Salary Actions policy, internal candidates currently in positions classified as Agent C03 may keep their current salary if they are at least an Agent II (C03/Step II) and meet all other qualifications.

This position requires that you are certified as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (or have it by the hire date) and meet one of the below listed requirements. You must also be able to pass a thorough background check.

Performs investigative and enforcement work according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (Code) specializing in special investigations. Work involves inspecting, investigating, and regulating the alcoholic beverage industry by enforcing the Code and other state and federal laws. Conducts long-term investigations, performs undercover or surveillance work, prepares and executes search warrants. Ability to work with or be assigned to local, State, or Federal task forces.

May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Develops investigative action plans to conduct inspections, undercover operations, and surveillance of locations and criminal suspects.
• Inspects licensed premises and investigates complaints concerning violations of the state’s alcoholic beverage laws.
• Gathers intelligence and evidence to determine if violations occurred and whether criminal or administrative charges are warranted.

• Collaborate w/local and State LE CID divisions.
• Correspond with local and state prosecutors and their investigators.
• Conducts searches, seizes illicit alcoholic beverages and other contraband, and executes arrests.
• Assists local and state law enforcement agencies in the investigation, preparation, and prosecution of alcohol‑related cases.
• Prepares and executes search warrants.

• Prepares reports of investigations; files administrative and criminal cases for prosecution with the appropriate authorities; and maintains records of investigative cases in the secure systems designated for maintenance of such information.

• Assists in the prosecution of cases filed by collecting, documenting, and evaluating evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions, and testifies in court and in other official proceedings.

• May present training or teach awareness programs. May provide guidance to others.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education: Graduation from high school or its equivalent (GED).
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Experience:

Must have at least four (4) years’ full-time law enforcement experience, including experience in criminal investigations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current/former TABC Enforcement Agent
• Advanced or Master Texas Peace Officer preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, criminology, police science, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience leading investigations and working undercover operations is preferred.
• Ability to obtain Secret/Top-Secret clearance

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Certified as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, the Texas Penal Code, and other applicable statutes; of regulatory procedures related to the alcoholic beverage industry; and of investigative and law enforcement methods and practices.
• Knowledge of investigative principles, techniques, procedures, court procedures, practices, and rules of…