Investigator/Liason;District Attorney`s Office

POSITION CANNOT BE FILLED UNTIL 10/1/2025

Investigator

DA Investigator –Johnson and Somervell Counties District Attorney’s Office

204 S Buffalo St #209, Cleburne, TX 76033

The District Attorney for the 18 th Judicial District, is accepting applications for an investigator position.

***Must be a Licensed Peace Officer in the State of Texas

***Must have a minimum of 10 years of Law Enforcement experience (State or Federal).

Position: DA Investigator

Salary of $52,883-83,003 (depending upon qualifications and experience) plus benefits.

Essential Duties / Functions:

• Under the direction from the elected District Attorney, will handle sensitive criminal investigations.
• Coordinate investigations with and act as liaison to representatives of federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies as well as District Attorney’s Office Staff.
• Work on assignments outside of normal 8am-5pm office hours as requested by the District Attorney and his assistants.
• Ensure compliance with TCOLE regulations.
• Initiate and follow-up on investigations, gathering pertinent information, statements and evidence, including interviewing and interrogating witnesses.
• 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 attorneys, 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.
• Assist in reviewing and preparing arrest warrants, search warrants, and may make arrests, as needed.
• Testify in Court.
• Respond to major crime scenes as needed, including after-hours response.
• Provide assistance and expertise to law enforcement agencies investigating criminal offenses.
• Provide in court security to prosecutors when necessary.
• Ensure and maintain knowledge of current investigative techniques and best practices.
• Maintain investigative staff records, educational hours, firearms qualifications, and certificates.
• Maintain accurate inventory of investigative assets, including firearms, safety accessories, radios, fleet vehicles, etc.
• Maintain fleet vehicles.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, other law enforcement agencies, and the public.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have passed a general educational development (GED) or hold a high school diploma.
• Must be TCOLE Certified Peace Officer in good standing, proficient in the use of firearms.
• Minimum 10 years peace officer experience preferred with a minimum of 5 years investigative experience in a criminal investigations division with advanced training in digital evidence processing and analysis, investigative techniques, and interview techniques.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass background investigation, drug testing, polygraph exam, physically able to perform duties and psychological evaluation upon request.
• Self-Motivated, with the ability to work independently in preparing and organizing cases for disposition.
• Strong Preference for a candidate with experience in Federal and/or State Grant writing.
• Strong Preference for a candidate with experience working with Federal Law Enforcement.

Not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted.