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General Description

The purpose of this class is to investigate and solve assigned criminal cases and identify and apprehend offenders.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.  Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Responds to crime scenes; receives an initial report from the Deputy Sheriff on patrol; examines the scene of the crime to obtain clues and gather evidence; serves as custodian of evidence.
• Investigates suspected criminals and the facts of particular cases to detect criminal activity and clues.
• Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends and arrests suspects.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects and informants in person and by telephone; obtains statements.
• Develops intelligence resources for use in investigations.
• Reviews investigative information; writes and files case reports.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations upon request; provides information on criminal activity to federal, state, and local enforcement agencies.
• Identifies, collects, marks, and preserves physical evidence; photographs crime scenes, lifts fingerprints, makes composites, and transfers evidence to the state crime lab.
• Plans court presentations with prosecuting attorneys; presents evidence and information; testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires two years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigations, or closely related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level:  1

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Requires Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officers License.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Department: District Attorney's Office

Salary: $90,000

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.