Nolan County Sheriff's Office

Criminal Investigator

NATURE OF WORK:

Criminal Investigator enforces federal, state and local law by conducting prompt and diligent investigations into offenses that range anywhere from thefts, burglaries, robberies, computer crimes, fraud, identity theft, sex offenses, crimes against children, high level assaults, homicide, suicide, and narcotics violations. Investigators obtain and execute search and arrest warrants, write reports and provide court testimony. Additionally, investigators are responsible for all crime scene processing, photography, forensic evidence gathering and handling. Other tasks include conducting extensive background investigations for applicants, handling all Internal Investigations dealing with complaints against employees, and maintaining the strict measures for the receipt, handling, security preservation and disposition of all property and evidence. During large scale criminal investigations, Investigators often work in collaboration with other area, state and federal law enforcement agencies in order to pool resources and effectively solve crimes, apprehend high-threat criminals, dismantle organized criminal organizations, and reduce the threat of mass attacks in public places. Work is performed under the direction of CID Sergeant, James Villanueva and functions may vary by individual assignment.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

Applicants for Deputy Sheriff positions with Nolan County Sheriff's Office Must already be licensed as a Peace Officer with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or have already completed a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Academy, including having successfully passed the state peace officer licensing exam, and must meet all requirements to become fully licensed as a Texas Peace Officer.

ANNUAL CERTIFIED SALARY: $53,467.44

Job Order #16026695