TJJD - Inspector General - Sergeant K9- (GID

Organization

TJJD - Inspector General - Sergeant K9- (GID) - 58810 )

TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Texas-Giddings

TJJD OIG Field - Giddings 2261 James Turman Road Giddings 78942

Business and Financial Operations

Regular

State Job Code: 9875

Salary Admin Plan: C

Grade: 04

$7,498.41 - $7,498.41 (Monthly)

1

Non-exempt

Closing Date: (not specified)

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history. Do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. The application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, plus whether it was full‑time or part‑time and hours per week.

If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Benefits include a retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employees, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, and employee assistance program. Optional add‑on benefits include dental, vision, optional life insurance, voluntary AD&D insurance, dependent health & life insurance, health & dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.

Certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent law enforcement agency dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of the Texas juvenile justice system. Its statutory responsibilities include investigating criminal allegations involving TJJD juveniles, employees, facilities, contractors, volunteers or programs. OIG inspectors general oversee criminal investigations and have all the powers granted to peace officers under Texas law. They also provide security at gatehouses, control the ingress and egress of all personnel and vehicles, detect and intercept contraband, and operate the 24‑hour Incident Reporting Center (IRC).

Criminal analysts compile and submit reports regarding investigations and OIG operations to the TJJD board, legislature, and other state agencies. They monitor compliance with the TJJD Use of Force Plan.

Responsible for investigative law enforcement work as a commissioned peace officer. Planning, organizing, and conducting investigations on agency property or involving agency interests may include canine partners to aid in detecting, intercepting, and investigating contraband. The role requires working in excess of 40 hours per week, being on call, responding within 60 minutes of a designated location, and extensive statewide travel.

Oversees, obtains, and executes warrants; assists other agencies; conducts undercover investigations; performs arrests and facility security duties, including escapee pursuit.

Oversees evidence, prepares comprehensive reports, submits criminal cases for prosecution, and reports abuse, neglect, and exploitation to agency leadership for discipline.

Documents and oversees investigative activity, maintains records of cases, evidence, contraband, and property per applicable laws and retention policies.

Conducts searches and inspections of premises, persons, and vehicles; records training and activities; completes monthly activity reports.

Coordinates with staff to meet objectives, shares information, identifies operational concerns and trends, and recommends improvements.

Collects and analyzes reports of serious injury, escape, youth‑on‑youth assaults, attempted suicide; issues reports on non‑compliance and technical assistance needs. May be assigned a computer forensic investigator.

Performs duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures, reports hazards,…