Investigator - Inmate Grievance - Terrell Unit

Investigator I – Inmate Grievance – Terrell Unit (033433)

Primary

Location:

United States, Texas, Rosharon.

Employee Status:
Regular, Full‑time, Non‑exempt.

Salary: $3,540.13 (Monthly).

Performs routine investigative work regarding inmate grievances. Conducts investigations under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Conduct investigations of inmate grievances concerning reported and suspected violations of laws, rules, and regulations; assist in collecting evidence and data; obtain, verify, and record evidence and documents for use in investigations; contact and interview potential witnesses and complainants.
• Prepare records, correspondence, and reports; evaluate and summarize investigative findings.
• Prepare cases for presentation at hearings and in court; present testimony and evidence at hearings and court proceedings.
• Train clerical staff.
• Perform other routine duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of investigative techniques, rules of evidence, and laws governing the activities regulated by the agency and court procedure.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations (preferred).
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill in conducting complex investigations by personal interviews and examination of records.
• Skill to gather facts, evaluate findings, and prepare concise reports.
• Skill to testify in hearings and court proceedings.
• Skill to train others.

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
• Work conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• Equipment used: computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, tape recorder, fax machine, telephone, dolly, automobile.

The State of Texas is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.