OAG - Criminal Investigations | Sergeant

OAG - Criminal Investigations | Sergeant | 26-0105

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The Criminal Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Sergeant whose work will involve security and investigative law enforcement work for the OAG Criminal Investigations Division. Work involves ensuring the security and safety of OAG employees and facilities, conducting criminal investigations, and liaising with other state agencies. May plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

• Conducts undercover investigations and surveillance operations
• Conducts background and personal history investigations, reviews records, and verifies information
• Documents the investigative process by preparing records and reports
• Evaluates and summarizes legal aspects of investigations, recommending action as appropriate
• Identifies, gathers, and examines evidence, including complex records of individuals, associates, and corporations
• Locates, contacts, and interviews potential witnesses and suspects
• Obtains and prepares affidavits, statements, and confessions
• Participates in raids, searches, manhunts, and other operations; and makes arrests
• Participates in executing court orders, warrants, and subpoenas
• Testifies as a witness in trials or formal hearings, and provides trial assistance to lead attorney as requested
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

• Education:
  
  Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Education:
  
  Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a closely related field; experience in investigative law enforcement may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• Experience:
  
  Four years of full-time law enforcement investigative experience
• Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and other applicable state and federal statutes
• Skill in researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations
• Skill in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
• Ability to achieve 64% or better of VO2 max on the 2000 meter row utilizing a Concept 2 Rower or meet a minimum score of 64% for their age and/or gender when performing the 500 Meter Row or the 4 Minute Row.
• Ability to use and care for firearms; to use intermediate impact weapons and Oleoresin Capsicum spray; to use physical tactics; to conduct investigations; to evaluate, analyze, and investigate allegations of wrongdoing; to prepare reports; to prepare criminal cases for prosecution; to communicate effectively; and to train, lead, and/or prioritize the work of others
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with…