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• The Harris County District Attorney’s Office employs investigators who are licensed peace officers as defined in Chapter 2.12 of The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure with a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE). These Investigators are assigned throughout the Office of the District Attorney.
• All applicants must meet the Texas Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.3 (Intermediate, Advanced, or Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification Requirements).
• District Attorney Investigators assist the prosecutorial staff in the preparation of criminal cases that occur in Harris County, conduct formal investigations, conduct investigations directly for the District Attorney, and assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis. Harris County District Attorney Investigators must be able to manage a substantial case load, serve subpoenas in an attempt to locate witnesses for trial, assist prosecutors with investigations and trial preparation, interview witnesses alongside a HCDAO Prosecutor, and write search warrant affidavits for evidence related to HCDAO case investigations.

Job Description

• The Harris County District Attorney’s Office employs investigators who are licensed peace officers as defined in Chapter 2.12 of The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure with a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE). These Investigators are assigned throughout the Office of the District Attorney.
• All applicants must meet the Texas Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.3 (Intermediate, Advanced, or Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification Requirements).
• District Attorney Investigators assist the prosecutorial staff in the preparation of criminal cases that occur in Harris County, conduct formal investigations, conduct investigations directly for the District Attorney, and assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis. Harris County District Attorney Investigators must be able to manage a substantial case load, serve subpoenas in an attempt to locate witnesses for trial, assist prosecutors with investigations and trial preparation, interview witnesses alongside a HCDAO Prosecutor, and write search warrant affidavits for evidence related to HCDAO case investigations.

Qualifications

• TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification (preferred). Applicants coming from out-of-state or federal agencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Proficient knowledge of applicable laws.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Honorable military discharge and/or training equivalent to two years or more of college education focusing on police science, criminology, or related field (preferred).
• Criminal investigation experience (required).
• Proficient knowledge of modern investigative techniques and legal processes (preferred).
• Bilingual (preferred).
• The investigator must live within 50 miles (G.P.S.) of the District Attorney’s Office and be able to pass a background investigation, psychological exam (if necessary), and the firearms qualification course as prescribed in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Operations Manual.

Additionally, order an unopened credit report will need to be sent via mail to:

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- Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the office. Assignments may require more than 40 hour workweeks and/or callouts.

Benefits

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical…