Harris County
Duties and Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with lawyers and other investigators in the investigation and defense of cases where people have been accused of crimes in Harris County, Texas.
Receive cases and work them up; meet with attorneys to strategize defensive theories; begin locating, investigating and interviewing witnesses; conducting background checks; drafting affidavits; collecting evidence; researching social media platforms, cell phones (submitting cell phones for extractions and subpoenaing cell phone records) and reviewing/charting that information.
Writing summaries of interviews and keeping attorneys constantly apprised of case findings; traveling to alleged crime scenes and different scenes and conducting canvasses of the area to include photographing and personally locating surveillance videos and extracting same.
Retrieval of discovery from local law enforcement and labs; travel out of town when witnesses need to be interview; travel to penal institutions, mental hospitals, jails and prisons; meeting with clients and their family members; assisting attorneys in court with witness preparation and jury selection.
Investigators will be expected to testify in court.
Equal Opportunity Employer Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
Criminal History Check This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education from an accredited organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or other State Equivalent.
Or In lieu of a Bachelor's degree significant investigative experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good written and oral communication skills required.
Effective organizational and time management skills required to successfully execute job duties.
Licensure A valid driver's license is required. Must obtain a Texas driver's license before the date of hire.
NOTE Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but only information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Spanish Language Fluency Fluency in the Spanish language in speaking, reading and writing.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work Regular Full-time | 40 hours per week. Hours will be discussed departmental interview. Some weekend or night time hours may occasionally be required.
Salary Depends on qualifications. Based on 26 pay periods.
Employment Requirements Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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Working collaboratively with lawyers and other investigators in the investigation and defense of cases where people have been accused of crimes in Harris County, Texas.
Receive cases and work them up; meet with attorneys to strategize defensive theories; begin locating, investigating and interviewing witnesses; conducting background checks; drafting affidavits; collecting evidence; researching social media platforms, cell phones (submitting cell phones for extractions and subpoenaing cell phone records) and reviewing/charting that information.
Writing summaries of interviews and keeping attorneys constantly apprised of case findings; traveling to alleged crime scenes and different scenes and conducting canvasses of the area to include photographing and personally locating surveillance videos and extracting same.
Retrieval of discovery from local law enforcement and labs; travel out of town when witnesses need to be interview; travel to penal institutions, mental hospitals, jails and prisons; meeting with clients and their family members; assisting attorneys in court with witness preparation and jury selection.
Investigators will be expected to testify in court.
Equal Opportunity Employer Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
Criminal History Check This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education from an accredited organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or other State Equivalent.
Or In lieu of a Bachelor's degree significant investigative experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good written and oral communication skills required.
Effective organizational and time management skills required to successfully execute job duties.
Licensure A valid driver's license is required. Must obtain a Texas driver's license before the date of hire.
NOTE Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but only information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Spanish Language Fluency Fluency in the Spanish language in speaking, reading and writing.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work Regular Full-time | 40 hours per week. Hours will be discussed departmental interview. Some weekend or night time hours may occasionally be required.
Salary Depends on qualifications. Based on 26 pay periods.
Employment Requirements Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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