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Investigator I - Inmate Grievance - Hodge Unit (033428)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Rusk, TX 75785, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves conducting routine investigative work under moderate supervision, focusing on inmate grievances related to legal violations.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of three years of full-time experience in criminal justice or related fields, with investigative experience preferred.
  • The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with additional college coursework potentially substituting for experience.
  • Key responsibilities include collecting evidence, preparing reports, and presenting findings in hearings and court proceedings.
  • The salary for this position is not specified in the provided job summary.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs routine investigative work. Work involves conducting investigations. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

A. Conducts investigations of inmate grievances concerning reported and suspected violations of laws, rules, and regulations; assists in collecting evidence and data; obtains, verifies, and records evidence and documents for use in investigations; and contacts and interviews potential witnesses and complainants.

B. Prepares records, correspondence, and reports; and evaluates and summarizes investigative findings.

C. Prepares cases for presentation at hearings and in court; and presents testimony and evidence at hearings and court proceedings.

D. Trains clerical staff.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Three years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, clerical, administrative support, or technical program support experience. Thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each year of experience.

3. Investigative experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of investigative techniques, rules of evidence, and laws governing the activities regulated by the agency and court procedure.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

7. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

 8. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

9. Skill in conducting complex investigations by personal interviews and examination of records.

10. Skill to gather facts, evaluate findings, and prepare concise reports.

11. Skill to testify in hearings and court proceedings.

12. Skill to train others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, tape recorder, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.




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