Investigator Ii; Senior).North Texas Anti-Gang Center

Job Description

Provides support and expertise to the Assistant District Attorney in investigating moderate to complex level cases and cases requiring special skills.

Management Scope:
May train and/or supervise staff. GRANT FUNDED POSITION

• Assists the Assistant District Attorney in gathering pertinent data, identifying significant factors and recognizing solutions for moderate to complex or specialized cases.
• Locates and develops evidence to assist in plea negotiations.
• Works independently in planning and organizing work as part of a trial or section and in preparing cases for disposition.
• Assists in reconstructing events, sequences, and time elements in preparation of criminal cases.
• Locates, interviews, and notifies witnesses of trial dates by means of serving subpoenas, summons, and writs, and/or making arrests and coordinates transportation and lodging of trial witnesses, and checks background of witnesses that may be used during trial.
• Collects and prepares physical evidence for trial and reviews various reports such as medical autopsy and forensic reports as part of the investigative process.
• Assists the Assistant District Attorney during the jury selection and trial phases.
• Trains Level I investigators and/or Legal Assistants; and acts as lead when more than one Investigator is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Training:
Must have passed a general educational development (GED) or hold a high school diploma. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study. Two (2) years peace officer experience, OR Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate from T.C.L.E.O.S.E. and no experience.

Must be a Certified Peace Officer and proficient in the use of a firearm. Knowledgeable of investigative techniques and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals. Skilled at applying interviewing techniques while assisting the prosecutors in adverse or hostile conditions. Must pass criminal background investigation. This position may require successful completion of a polygraph exam, psychological exam, physical exam and extensive background investigation and is subject to random, unannounced drug/alcohol testing.

Standard office environment 50% of the time with the remainder of time spent in a typical law enforcement street environment.