Notice: Refugio County Attorney’s Office
Position: Grant Funded County Attorney Investigator
Part Time: 29 hours/week
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Refugio County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the County Attorney’s Office Investigator position. The Investigator must be a certified Texas Peace Officer in good standing. The Investigator will complete requests made by the County Attorney for follow up investigation and assistance on the investigation and prosecution of misdemeanor and juvenile criminal cases. The Investigator must follow chain of custody protocol regarding evidence provided to the County Attorney’s Office. Must be available for possible weekend duty service of misdemeanor warrants and subpoenas. Must maintain positive working relationship with all Law Enforcement Agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / FUNCTIONS:
Essential duties/functions, under the supervision of the County Attorney, may include but are not limited to the following:
• Initiate and follow-up on investigations, gathering pertinent information, statements, and evidence in support of the County Attorney, including interviewing witnesses and running criminal background checks utilizing NCIC/TCIC, etc.
• Locate, interview and notify witnesses of trial dates by means of serving subpoenas, summons and writs.
• Work as a member of a trial team alongside prosecuting attorney, assisting in organizing, preparing and prosecuting cases, including assisting with jury selection when needed.
• Coordinate the collection, preparation, and review of the physical evidence for trial, following strict legal requirements for chain of custody.
• Secure the cooperation and attendance of witnesses, coordinating and facilitating travel arrangements when necessary.
• Assist in preparing arrest warrants, search warrants, and may make arrests.
• Assist in reconstructing events, sequences, and time elements in preparation for criminal prosecution.
• Self-Motivated, with the ability to work independently in preparing and organizing cases for disposition.
• Testify in Court.
• Provide assistance and expertise to law enforcement agencies investigating criminal offenses.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
• Minimum 6 years peace officer experience preferred with a minimum of 1-year investigative experience in a criminal investigations division.
• Must be TCOLE Certified Peace Officer in good standing, proficient in the use of firearms. Must have Intermediate Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass background investigation, drug testing, physically able to perform duties.
• Possess good time management skills.
• Prioritize work and complete assigned tasks by deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with diverse group of individuals.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
• Advanced training or experience regarding investigative techniques.
• Advanced training or experience in interview techniques.
• Hold certifications in forensic digital evidence processing and analysis.
• Bilingual.
• Minimum of 30 college hours in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement Field from an accredited college or university. Advanced or Master TCOLE certification may be considered in lieu of college hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS and SCHEDULES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
County facilities, including vehicles, are smoke-free and alcohol free working environments. Location of this position is in the Refugio County Courthouse which consists of a normal office environment with heat and air conditioning with an assigned office but in a multi-person work area.
The position requires daily and prolonged repetitive motor movements, such as but not limited to: computer data entry and use of office equipment. The position also requires prolonged periods of sitting and standing. Regularly required stooping/bending and moving/lifting/pulling storage files and boxes. There will also be performance of light physical and intellectually stressful work in an office and/or courtroom environment in a mainly sedentary position.
Significant contact with the public, crime victims, witnesses, persons accused/convicted of crimes, opposing attorneys, law enforcement officers, community supervision and corrections officers, and other courthouse and county personnel, department heads and elected officials, and partner agencies.
Regular in person work attendance is essential. Occasional remote work may be available upon approval in advance by the County Attorney. Employee must have regular attendance and arrive to work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Employees maybe be required to record their work hours properly and to submit time records promptly to their supervisor. Unscheduled hours including holidays, and/or weekends may be required in the case of excessive workloads, unforeseen personnel shortfalls, or emergency situations. Will be required to attend job related seminars, conferences, and/or training. Attendance could require out of town travel with/without overnight stay.
Must follow and comply with County Attorney’s Office Policy and Procedures as well as applicable Refugio County Personnel Handbook Policy and Procedures for all county employees.
Term of Employment: This position is dependent upon outside funding and not county funds and is subject to the fund availability from a third party provider.
Applications may be obtained at the Refugio County Treasurer’s Office, 808 Commerce, Room 208, Refugio County Courthouse, Refugio, Texas.
Return Application to the Refugio County Treasurer’s Office
POSITION SHALL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Submitted by:
Simon McCloud III
Refugio County Attorney
(361) 526-4123
Refugio County is an Equal Opportunity Employer