JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Investigator – Criminal Investigations Division

Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Criminal Investigator.

Job Description:

• Obtains search warrants: establishes probable cause, requests warrants, communicates with other officers and/or agencies

• Investigates and processes crime scenes and related law enforcement problems; photographs crime scenes, searches crime scenes for evidence, checks for latent fingerprints, and collects and preserves any physical evidence present; serves as evidence custodian and transports evidence to crime lab

• Maintains security of crime scenes; removes suspects from scene; interviews and interrogates witnesses and suspects to gather information regarding incidents; obtains statements; fingerprints suspects; follows up leads to cases; apprehends suspects and violators of the law

• Investigates assigned cases: gathers information, assists with the determination of the point at which cases are ready for prosecution, and appears in local, state, and federal courts to provide testimony regarding cases investigated

• Prepares a variety of records and reports, including supplemental investigation, background investigation, internal investigation, and statistical reports; maintains case files; reviews case files for potential leads and solvability factors

• Provides case information to prosecutors, attorneys, other law enforcement officers, and outside agencies as requested

• Maintains contacts with community members who may be able to provide information regarding criminal activities; seeks and develops sources of information

• Testifies in and appears at judicial proceedings

• Subject to being on call after normal working hours

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer License

Four years experience as a Full Time Texas Peace Officer

Must reside in Uvalde County or willing to relocate within 60 days of employment.

Applications will be accepted through October 18, 2024.

Uvalde County Applications may be found at www.uvaldecounty.com under job openings.

Applications may be mailed or emailed, but must be postmarked by deadline date.

Annual Salary: $58,922.64

Uvalde County offers a competitive benefits package.

Please return application to:

Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office

Attn: Chief Deputy Brandon J. McCutchen

339 King Fisher Lane Uvalde, TX 78801

(830) 278-4111

Email: Brandon.Mccutchen@uvaldecounty.gov

Uvalde County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,922.64 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person