TJJD - Inspector General - Sergeant CID MCL

Join the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as a TJJD Inspector General - Sergeant (MCL). The OIG is the independent law‑enforcement agency that investigates criminal allegations within the Texas juvenile justice system and protects the safety of juveniles, employees, and facilities.

The OIG oversees criminal investigations, performs security duties, and manages the Incident Reporting Center. The role requires serving as a commissioned peace officer, conducting investigations, using canine partners where appropriate, and traveling statewide.

• Oversee and conduct criminal and administrative investigations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, including interviewing witnesses and preparing detailed reports.
• Obtain and execute warrants; assist other law‑enforcement agencies; conduct undercover investigations and perform arrests and facility security duties.
• Document investigative activity and maintain records in compliance with laws and retention policies.
• Conduct routine, random, and requested searches and inspections of facility premises, persons, and vehicles.
• Coordinate with staff, share information on investigative activities, identify operational concerns and recommend improvements.
• Collect and analyze reports on serious injury, escape, youth‑on‑youth assaults, and suicide attempts; issue safety and compliance reports.
• May serve as a canine partner to detect contraband and may be assigned as a computer forensic investigator.
• Provide training to others and conduct related duties as assigned.
• Attend regular schedules, comply with agency attendance and leave policies, and perform extensive statewide travel.

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and submit the following forms

• HR‑003 Employment Application Supplement
• HR‑028 Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form
• HR‑975 Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation
• HR‑074 Authorization to Release Information

Attach copies of high‑school/college diplomas, official transcripts, licenses or certifications, and for military veterans, DD Form 214. All forms are available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Apply online at  You may also apply via Work‑In‑Texas.

• Retirement plan
• Paid group health, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Longevity pay, educational assistance, and employee assistance programs
• Dentistry, vision, voluntary life insurance, and dependent health benefits
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Hazardous duty pay, career ladder, and free meals while on duty (where applicable)

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time
Job function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industry: Public Safety.