Investigator - CID

Salary : $68,715.72 Annually Location : Midland, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2019-00472 Department: Sheriff's Office Division: Criminal Investigation Department Opening Date: 10/24/2024 Summary Summary Please ensure that you fill out this (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT THE TWO FORMS LISTED BELOW: You MUST attach A copy of your Resume SUMMARY Responsible for daily intake of juvenile case filings, data entry, setting court dockets, answering telephones, setting appointments, assisting Judge on court days. Provide liaison between school district and court. Assist truancy officers when needed; make personal visits to schools when necessary. Teach youth leadership and parenting classes; help families in finding available community resources. Serve as Spanish interpreter when needed. SUMMARY Investigates criminal offenses, including following-up on tips from informants, preparing affidavits of probable cause, taking statements and confessions, preparing investigative reports, and preparing cases for prosecutors; draws up complaints for search warrants; prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; assists public in reporting crimes; testifies in court; and assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conducts follow-up investigations of reported criminal offenses, including preparing cases for presentation to the District Attorney's Office, County Attorney's Office, Federal Court, Grand Jury, and the Federal Grand Jury. Investigates crime scenes. Receives and acts on information received from informants regarding cases. Conducts surveillance work on cases. Prepares affidavits of probable cause for arrest of offenders who are identified during investigations. Contacts crime victims, witnesses, and suspects takes statements and confessions. Prepares investigative reports, including copying and presenting to the District Attorney or County Attorney's offices. Files cases with the District Attorney and County Attorney's offices. Assists District Attorney's Office in preparing cases for Grand Jury and trial as needed. Assists other divisions, sections, or personnel as needed or directed. Draws up complaints for arrest warrants. Obtains and serves search and arrest warrants, including seizing property, locating suspects, and taking them into custody. Assists people reporting crimes. Testifies in state, federal, and municipal courts concerning investigative work performed. Maintains ledger and receipts for all expenditures as they pertain to evidence and "obtainment" monies. Shall be assigned to on-call duty within CID Section Takes reports from walk-in complaints. Answers telephones when secretaries are out. Works with other agencies on crime investigations Participates in raids for narcotic offenders and other cases. Enforces the constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Texas Regular and timely attendance in required. Must possess the physical and/or mental abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job. Shall abide by all Midland County Policies and City, County Ordinances, State and Federal Laws. Performs any assignment issued by chain of command and/or Sheriff. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This is a non-supervisory position Qualifications, Education, and/or experience QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Intermediate peace officer certification plus at least three years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge, Skills and/or ability KNOWLEDGE OF Texas Penal Code; Code of Criminal Procedures; investigation of criminal offenses; criminal justice system; computers; interview and interrogation techniques; and Office policies and procedures. SKILL/ ABILITY TO Operate computers; including work processing software; read reports, letters and memos; write reports, letters, and memos; perform investigative work; interview and interrogate suspects, victims, and witnesses; analyze data; reason and draw conclusions; operate office equipment such as facsimile machine and copy machine; safely handle firearms; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, and personnel of other law enforcement agencies. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Intermediate certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Must have valid Texas driver's license, provide proof of insurance, and have adequate transportation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and stacks of records, and occasionally must lift and/ or move objects weighing 100 pounds or more. The employee may be occasionally called upon to perform acts of intense physical exertion during emergencies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. Employees become eligible for this coverage on the 91st day of employment. Prices for other insurance are listed LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county CAFETERIA PLAN - All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and/or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS - Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment. RETIREMENT PLAN - The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75". The "Rule of 75" is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more. DEATH BENEFIT PLANS - There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System. SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND-If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one year's compensation, based on the employee's most recent regular rate of pay for the employee's regular position. SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT -To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County SOCIAL SECURITY - All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee. WORKERS' COMPENSATION - All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries. LEAVE TIME - Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances. FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LONGEVITY PAY YEARLY-Upon completion of one (1) year of service, each employee receives longevity pay. Longevity pay is paid at a rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per year of service to the county. This longevity pay is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis. TELADOC SERVICES-as of 1/1/19 This service gives you access to a medical professional via the internet at no charge to the employee. To use this service you must be covered under the County medical plan and register with Teladoc.