Investigator-Sheriffs Office
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Job Description
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location but on the quality of life for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
Investigator
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Reviews case reports regarding criminal elements and plans a course of action for the investigation. Conducts investigation of cases assigned.
- Develops locates and interviews witnesses; interviews victims; takes written and/or recorded statements and verifies the accuracy of statements.
Seizes stolen properties and contraband when necessary. Obtains and protects evidence in criminal cases.
Works with medical examiners and forensic specialists to determine the pathology of homicides; examines crime scene for clues and evidence.
Maintains unassigned cases for future leads.
Arrests criminal law violators.
Obtains supporting information from government agencies private industry community organization and the public as a part of the investigation.
Presents completed investigations to District Attorney for prosecution. Documents all aspects of the investigation as it is conducted.
Transports arrestees from locations throughout the State of Texas to Fort Bend County detention facility; Transports persons under extradition orders from out of state locations; Transports
individuals with mental health problems to treatment facilities.
Testifies before Grand Jury and at Criminal Court proceedings.
Signs for and is held financially accountable for equipment issued.
Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties; reviews work of other employees; establishes standards and/or priorities; ensures that established standards are met by others.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma/GED.
- Basic TCOLE Peace Officer Certification with a minimum of three 3 years paid experience as a Peace Officer. Preference will be given to applicants with prior investigative experience.
- Must possess a valid Texas drivers license.
- Strong computer verbal and written communication and time management and organizational skills.
- Maintain good standing and meet requirements to be licensed as a peace officer under the rules of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
- Full Time position
SALARY RANGE: $36.56 Min to $54.84/ Max per hour
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All fulltime and parttime employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Fulltime employees also enjoy a widerange of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race color religion or creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin ethnicity citizenship status age 40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information protected military and veteran status political affiliation or beliefs or any other classification protected by state federal and local laws unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend Countys Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement visit www.fbctx/comply
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
