Police Investigator

Police Investigator

Job Title
Police Investigator

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
University Police Department

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Police Investigator, under direction, coordinates and conducts criminal investigations and maintains criminal intelligence for the Police Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes reports and performs preliminary investigations.
  
• Enforces criminal laws and violations.
  
• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments.
  
• Prepares timely reports of serious crimes that pose a threat to the University community.
  
• Reviews offense reports for criminal activity, pattern, and method of operations.
  

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Receives investigative assignments and instructions from supervisor, works in conformance with all laws, criminal procedures and departmental goals, policies and rules.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High school diploma or GED.
  
• Experience - Two years of related experience.
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ability to act without direct supervision when need arises and exercises judgement in meeting emergencies or situations when elements of personal danger arise.
  

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  

Licensing / Professional Certification

• Valid driver's license.
  
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer License.
  

Physical Requirements - None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position may supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
  
• Must be willing to work different shifts/hours including weekends.
  

First review of applications will be March 25, 2022

Salary: $24.12/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter
  
• At least 3 professional references and their full contact information, and
  
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
  

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TAMIU/Police-Investigator_R-047620

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