Investigator - District Attorney Office

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. 

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position 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 sex, property and person crimes, suspected criminals and the facts of particular cases to detect criminal activity and clues.
• Locates and assists persons necessary for prosecution (Witnesses, Victims, etc.).
• Conducts electronic forensics to include computers, cell phones, online equipment.
• 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.
• Acquires, maintains and duplicates video evidence.
• 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 state crime lab.
• Plans court presentations with prosecuting attorneys; presents evidence and information; testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent and six (6) years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigations or closely related experience.

Physical Demands:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• May Require the following certifications or training

• Peace Officer, Basic, Advanced or Master
• Master Corrections Officer
• Instructor
• Mental Health
• SWAT and negotiator

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation:

$32.73 - $37.60

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the job posting closing date listed.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.