What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigator position at Harris County District Attorney's Office?
Job Description:
- The Harris County District Attorneys 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) Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification. These Investigators are assigned throughout the Office of the District Attorney.
- All District Attorney Investigator Applicants must have a TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification. Applicants coming from out-of-state or federal agencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- All applicants must have years of experience as a peace officer that meet the Texas Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.3 (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.
Qualifications:
- Proficient knowledge of applicable laws.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys.
- Valid drivers license.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- The equivalent to two years or more of college education focusing on police science, criminology, or related field (preferred).
- Criminal investigation experience (preferred).
- 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 Attorneys Office and be able to pass the firearms qualification course as prescribed in the Harris County District Attorneys Office Operations Manual.
Additionally, an unopened credit report will need to be sent via mail to:
Harris County District Attorneys Office
Attn: Chief Investigator
1201 Franklin, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77002
Link to request form - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/www.consumer.ftc.gov/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0093-annual-report-request-form.pdf
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department. May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.
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
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)
Base Salary:
$34.84 hourly and $36.78 after successfully completing a six month probation.
Law Enforcement Incentive Pay:
Master TCOLE $500.00
Associates $110.00
Bachelors $265.00
Masters $375.00
Salary : $35 - $37
