OAG - Criminal Investigations | Sergeant | 24-0114

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Austin, Texas
Full-time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GRANT FUNDED POSITION

Performs investigative law enforcement work for the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Criminal Investigations Division.

Work involves assisting with prosecution assistance and crime prevention and conducting criminal investigations of violations of various state and federal statutes.

May plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law.

OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits ( along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives ofTexans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Conducts undercover investigations and surveillance operations

Conducts background and personal history investigations, reviews records, and verifies information

Documents the investigative process by preparing records and reports

Evaluates and summarizes legal aspects of investigations, recommending action as appropriate

Identifies, gathers, and examines evidence, including complex records of individuals, associates, and corporations

Locates, contacts, and interviews potential witnesses and suspects

Obtains and prepares affidavits, statements, and confessions

Participates in raids, searches, manhunts, and other operations; and makes arrests

Participates in executing court orders, warrants, and subpoenas

Testifies as a witness in trials or formal hearings, and provides trial assistance to lead attorney as requested

Performs related work as assigned

Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions

Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule

Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and / or protected information

Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from high school or equivalent

Education : Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a closely related field; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis : investigative law enforcement

Experience : Four years of full-time law enforcement investigative experience

Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and other applicable state and federal statutes

Skill in researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations

Skill in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases

Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

Skill in effective oral and written communication

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment

Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.

g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)

Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

Ability to achieve 64% or better of VO2 max on the 2000 meter row utilizing a Concept 2 Rower or meet a minimum score of 64% for their age and / or gender when performing the 500 Meter Row or the 4 Minute Row.

  • Ability to use and care for firearms; to use intermediate impact weapons and Oleoresin Capsicum spray; to use physical tactics;
  • to conduct investigations; to evaluate, analyze, and investigate allegations of wrongdoing; to prepare reports; to prepare criminal cases for prosecution;

to communicate effectively; and to train, lead, and / or prioritize the work of others

Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel

Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA

Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.

Ability to travel (including overnight travel)up to 50%

Certifications : Must be certified as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Licensure : Must possess a valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Master Peace Officer License (TCOLE)

Experience : Ability to investigate white collar crimes

Knowledge : Agency rules, policies, and procedures

Skills : Advanced use of interview and interrogation skills

Abilities : The ability to investigate complex cases

Certifications : Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Other Language : Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak another language

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