Investigator-CID

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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.

• 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 is 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.

This is a non-supervisory position.

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.

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.

Texas Penal Code;
Code of Criminal Procedures; investigation of criminal offenses; criminal justice system; computers; interview and interrogation techniques; and Office policies and procedures.

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;…