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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 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
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 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 unctions. 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.