Deputy - Part-Time - Internal Affairs Division

 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Support of Internal Affairs Division as a whole
• Interviews/Interrogations of complainants, witnesses, and accused employees
• Provide written reports regarding the investigations
• Case Management and evaluation
• Provide clear and concise presentations to the Administrative Disciplinary Committee (ADC) and District Attorney’s Office
• Testify in Civil Service and/or Court regarding investigations  
• Work closely with other IAD team members, other HCSO Units, and regional law enforcement partner agencies
• Respond as directed by IAD supervisors to provide 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 Departmental Policy, IAD SOP, and Bureau SOPs
• Advanced techniques to locate and identify suspects 

Skilled in

• Proficient in the use of IAPro, SIRs, Securus, ADAMS, Blue Team, SharePoint, Superion/RMS, FileOnQ, JWEB, 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 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 employee misconduct

Ability to:

• Work with computers & current technology
• Effectively manage stressful situations associated with 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 
• Perform in a high-volume environment with time constraints
• Remain current on all training 
• 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
• 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

• 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 INFORMATION:
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.
 
 BENEFITS:
 This is a part-time temporary position without benefits
 HOURS:      

• A minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 30 hours per week
• Hours are based on the needs of the department
• Possibly including Weekends and Holidays

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.