About This Role
This investigator role supports the prosecutorial staff of the Harris County District Attorney's Office by preparing criminal cases and conducting formal investigations. It involves managing a substantial caseload, assisting prosecutors with trial preparation, and interviewing witnesses.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis
- Manage a substantial caseload
- Serve subpoenas in an attempt to locate witnesses for trial
- Assist prosecutors with investigations and trial preparation
- Interview witnesses alongside a HCDAO Prosecutor
- Write search warrant affidavits for evidence related to HCDAO case investigations
Requirements
- Licensed peace officer 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)
- Meet the Texas Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.3 (Intermediate, Advanced, or Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification Requirements)
- 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
- Criminal investigation experience
- Live within 50 miles (G.P.S.) of the District Attorney’s Office
- Able to pass a background investigation
- Able to pass a psychological exam (if necessary)
- Able to pass the firearms qualification course as prescribed in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Operations Manual
Nice to have:
- TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification (applicants from out-of-state or federal agencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Honorable military discharge and/or training equivalent to two years or more of college education focusing on police science, criminology, or related field
- Proficient knowledge of modern investigative techniques and legal processes
- Bilingual
Benefits
- Comprehensive group health and related benefits plan
- Defined benefit retirement plan
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
