Criminal Investigator II
Hidalgo Co., Edinburg, TX, United States
Salary:
$64,526.00 Annually Location :
Edinburg, TX Job Type:
Regular Full Time Job Number:
2026-03393 Department:
Hidalgo County - District Attorney Opening Date:
03/30/2026 Closing Date:
4/5/2026 5:00 PM Central Work Hours::
Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Civil Service Position::
No Status::
External Advertisement Open Positions::
01 Grade::
14 Advertisement details and/or special instructions::
Must hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Please submit a resume with application.
General Description
Performs mid-level criminal investigation work; Investigate assigned criminal activities. Perform supplementary investigation to assist prosecutors in case preparations. Make arrests and file criminal cases. Examples of Work Performed Investigates all types of criminal activities and assists prosecutors in case preparation. Assists local, state, federal and out-of-state police offices in making arrests and filing criminal cases. Prepares and executes search and arrest warrants and serves subpoenas. Prepares reports and correspondence. Interviews inmates and other people to secure intelligence data and information; takes statements and confessions. Locates and interview persons, take statements and depositions, evaluate evidence, examine records, collect data and report facts. Obtains evidence from police agencies and pen packet from various prison systems. Evaluates videotaped interviews of children who are victims of physical/sexual abuse. Testifies in criminal trials. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Associate's degree or higher in Law Enforcement. Two (2) years of experience in related field functioning as a law enforcement officer. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Texas Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Mandatory firearms qualification and physical training. Must have a current Texas Operator's Driver's License. Must be able to be insured by the County's Insurance carrier. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Skill is required in preparing written products and oral presentations. Ability to think logically and objectively. Ability to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information. Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process, and the legal rights of citizens. The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here 01
Did you earn an Associate's degree or higher in Law Enforcement from an accredited college or university?
Yes No
02
Do you have two (2) years of experience in a related field functioning as a law enforcement officer?
Yes No
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Do you have a Texas Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?
Yes No
Required Question
$64,526.00 Annually Location :
Edinburg, TX Job Type:
Regular Full Time Job Number:
2026-03393 Department:
Hidalgo County - District Attorney Opening Date:
03/30/2026 Closing Date:
4/5/2026 5:00 PM Central Work Hours::
Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Civil Service Position::
No Status::
External Advertisement Open Positions::
01 Grade::
14 Advertisement details and/or special instructions::
Must hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Please submit a resume with application.
General Description
Performs mid-level criminal investigation work; Investigate assigned criminal activities. Perform supplementary investigation to assist prosecutors in case preparations. Make arrests and file criminal cases. Examples of Work Performed Investigates all types of criminal activities and assists prosecutors in case preparation. Assists local, state, federal and out-of-state police offices in making arrests and filing criminal cases. Prepares and executes search and arrest warrants and serves subpoenas. Prepares reports and correspondence. Interviews inmates and other people to secure intelligence data and information; takes statements and confessions. Locates and interview persons, take statements and depositions, evaluate evidence, examine records, collect data and report facts. Obtains evidence from police agencies and pen packet from various prison systems. Evaluates videotaped interviews of children who are victims of physical/sexual abuse. Testifies in criminal trials. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Associate's degree or higher in Law Enforcement. Two (2) years of experience in related field functioning as a law enforcement officer. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Texas Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Mandatory firearms qualification and physical training. Must have a current Texas Operator's Driver's License. Must be able to be insured by the County's Insurance carrier. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Skill is required in preparing written products and oral presentations. Ability to think logically and objectively. Ability to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information. Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process, and the legal rights of citizens. The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here 01
Did you earn an Associate's degree or higher in Law Enforcement from an accredited college or university?
Yes No
02
Do you have two (2) years of experience in a related field functioning as a law enforcement officer?
Yes No
03
Do you have a Texas Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?
Yes No
Required Question