What are the responsibilities and job description for the CID Investigator position at Lubbock County?
Summary
A Criminal Investigator is a licensed peace officer certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). An extensive background in all aspects of law enforcement enables the investigator to perform a myriad of duties required of the position. The highest level of professionalism and discretion is a priority due to the investigator’s public duties and the sensitive nature of some reports with the Lubbock Sheriff’s Office.
Essential Duties
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. A physical assessment will be required consisting of: a one mile run in under 12 minutes and 30 seconds, 20 pushups in a minute, and 20 sit ups in one minute. A firearms qualification with department issued weapon prior to interview. Physical assessment and Firearms qualification will be waived if already assigned to the Law Enforcement Division as a Deputy.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience as a peace officer; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Three years of experience in accident investigations and patrol is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Intermediate certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures; investigation of criminal offenses; criminal justice system; computers; interview and interrogation techniques; and department policies and procedures. Ability to operate computers, including word 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 and qualify with firearms; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, attorneys and personnel of other law enforcement agencies. Effectively use still, digital and video cameras.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and stacks of records and occasionally must lift and/or move objects weighing 100 pounds or more. The employee may be occasionally called upon to perform acts of intense physical exertion during emergency situations. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
A Criminal Investigator is a licensed peace officer certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). An extensive background in all aspects of law enforcement enables the investigator to perform a myriad of duties required of the position. The highest level of professionalism and discretion is a priority due to the investigator’s public duties and the sensitive nature of some reports with the Lubbock Sheriff’s Office.
Essential Duties
- 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.
- Investigates crash reports from the Patrol Division.
- Compiles and conducts internal accident investigations and reviews.
- 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.
- Takes statements and confessions.
- Prepares investigative reports and presents them to the District Attorney’s Office.
- Files cases with the District Attorney’s Office.
- 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.
- Prepares 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.
- Takes reports from walk-in complainants.
- Answers telephones when clerical staff are out.
- Assists other agencies on crime investigations.
- Plans and participates in raids.
- Identifies and locates victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Collects and secures evidence, maintaining a chain of custody.
- Takes still photographs.
- Utilizes video photography.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. A physical assessment will be required consisting of: a one mile run in under 12 minutes and 30 seconds, 20 pushups in a minute, and 20 sit ups in one minute. A firearms qualification with department issued weapon prior to interview. Physical assessment and Firearms qualification will be waived if already assigned to the Law Enforcement Division as a Deputy.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience as a peace officer; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Three years of experience in accident investigations and patrol is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Intermediate certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures; investigation of criminal offenses; criminal justice system; computers; interview and interrogation techniques; and department policies and procedures. Ability to operate computers, including word 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 and qualify with firearms; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, attorneys and personnel of other law enforcement agencies. Effectively use still, digital and video cameras.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and stacks of records and occasionally must lift and/or move objects weighing 100 pounds or more. The employee may be occasionally called upon to perform acts of intense physical exertion during emergency situations. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.