Capital Fact Investigator-Angleton, TX

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
 

1. Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. Three years of substantial criminal investigative experience, paralegal experience, or related education, training and/or investigative experience which provides the knowledge and skill requirements;
3. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. 
4. Valid Texas driver's license and reliable transportation;
5. An ability and willingness to travel extensively including overnight

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge of the techniques, principles and methods used in criminal investigations;
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of screening, evaluating and preparing evidence and exhibits for trial;
• Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code and the Constitution; and general knowledge of the criminal justice system, state department of corrections and related agencies.
• Ability to keep accurate notes and records;
• Ability to prepare and present clear, concise and comprehensive reports;
• Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation; and the ability to assess the credibility of witnesses;
• Ability to gather and analyze facts and evidence and draw valid conclusions;
• Ability to adjust to workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines;
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to manager cases efficiently within the structure of a 40-hour work week
• Skill in communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy
• Ability to operate a personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite and basic office equipment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow team members, representatives of other agencies, clients, family member of clients and the general public.
• Ability to comport and comply with RPDO policy, procedures and methods;
• Possess initiative and the ability to self-start and not wait on direction;
• Willingness to learn and ask for help from his/her team or others within RPDO;
• Willingness to do work which reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of the RPDO
• Basic positive office behavior with respect to time, attendance, attitude, setting aside ego to be a team player and cooperating with Administration.

 
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 25 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, reaching and handling to perform the essential functions.  Must possess a valid driver’s license, liability insurance as required by law and be able to safely operate a vehicle in furtherance of job requirements.