Job Description: Chief Investigator
General Duties:
- Under the direction from the elected District Attorney, will handle sensitive criminal investigations.
- Manage the activities and oversee daily operations of the Investigative Division of the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, which include In-house Investigators, Special Investigations Unit, South Texas HIDTA, and Task Force Officers.
- Coordinate investigations with and act as liaison to representatives of federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies as well as District Attorney’s Office Staff.
- Work on assignments outside of normal 8am-5pm office hours as requested by the District Attorney.
- Ensure compliance with TCOLE regulations.
Ability to:
- Supervise, evaluate and counsel investigative staff.
- Recruit investigators as positions become available.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate investigative staff duties/responsibilities.
- Maintain investigator staffing/coverage for office security purposes.
- Ensure investigators maintain current investigative techniques and best practices.
- Ensure investigators maintain current firearms qualifications.
- Maintain investigative staff records, ensuring that required background checks, educational hours, firearms qualifications, and certifications are up to date.
- Maintain accurate inventory of Investigative Division assets including firearms, assigned investigator safety accessories, radios etc.
- Maintain accurate inventory and maintenance of fleet vehicles.
- Communicate in a clear, concise manner both orally and in writing.
- Conduct criminal/civil investigations.
- Provide status updates on cases/projects.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other law enforcement agencies and the public.
- React quickly and calmly during emergency situations.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma required.
- BA in criminal justice preferred.
- 10 years’ experience in law enforcement preferred.
- Must be a TCOLE certified master peace officer OR equivalent federal law enforcement experience of at least 10 years and eligible to become TCOLE certified.
964 E. Harrison Street ♦ Brownsville, Texas 78520
Mainline: 956.544.0849 Fax: 956.544.0869