Harris County Sheriff's Office is Hiring a Deputy - Part-Time - High Tech Crime Unit Near Houston, TX
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
Under direct supervision of the HTCU Sergeant – Technical Squad. The deputy will be responsible for assisting members of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies as requested.Duties and Responsibilities:
Support of criminal investigations
Evidence collection and processing from various crime scenes
Provide written reports regarding the support of criminal investigations
Provide suspect identification through technologically advanced investigative techniques
Provide instructional presentations to the community and other Law Enforcement agencies
Respond to various crime scenes in order to recover digital video data
Testify in court regarding investigations and computer forensic processes
Work closely with other HTCU team members, other HCSO Units, and regional law enforcement partner agencies
Respond as directed by HTCU supervisors to provide technical expertise and guidance to other HCSO Units and regional law enforcement partner agencies
Perform other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. The unit supervisor may, at their discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Must be an Honorably Retired Peace Officer
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement, record management, or a related field
Must have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License
A minimum of two (2) years prior patrol and/or criminal investigative experience
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code
Arrest Procedures
Knowledgeable in the rules of digital and physical evidence
Advanced techniques to locate and identify suspects
Skilled in
Proficient in the use of Superion/RMS, FileOnQ JWEB, CAD/RMS, Polaris, and JOTS computer systems; as well as the use of standard office software programs such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency with report writing skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
Microsoft Office Applications
Basic open-source intelligence gathering
Basic Computer Use
Use of basic social media
Willing to learn advanced computer techniques and applications pertinent to the investigation and prosecution of computer/Internet-based crime including computer hardware and network infrastructure
Ability to:
Work with computers & current technology
Effectively manage stressful situations associated with technologically advanced crime scenes
Manage a caseload with great attention to detail and effectively utilize time management skills
Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
Work within complex environments of large-scale operations
Provide Court testimony relative to the investigation
Give public presentations to schools, parents, and organizations on technology-related safety topics.
Perform in a high-volume environment with time constraints
Remain current on the training of new technology in the development of cybercrime investigations
Be available to respond to scenes as needed
Be available to work any shift
Be available to sometimes work flexible shift hours based on specific case requirements (e.g. search warrants and surveillance)
Be available to work varying duty hours as deemed necessary; with an excellent attendance record
Perform in a high-volume environment with time constraints
Multi-task, and manage a caseload with great attention to detail
Bilingual
TCOLE Instructor’s License
Public Speaking experience
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Applicant submission of the Job Request Packet does not guarantee an interview
To qualify for this position, the required experience, education, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history
Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications
Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application
Important Notice: Harris County Sheriff's Office employees are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. It is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. Hours:
Possibly including Weekends and Holidays
Overtime and varying duty hours as required
Location:
Houston
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received
Equal Opportunity Statement Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.