Investigator III, IV - Office of the Inspector General ...

INVESTIGATOR III JOB SUMMARY Performs investigative enforcement work. Work involves conducting investigations of criminal violations; administrative investigations of allegations of employee misconduct; investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Serves as a Commissioned Peace Officer in the Investigations Division of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). B. Conducts administrative investigations and enforces regulations; evaluates allegations of serious employee misconduct to include allegations of excessive and unnecessary use of force, harassment, and retaliation against offenders; identifies investigative issues; recognizes administrative violations; initiates cases; and collects and evaluates evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. C. Investigates criminal offenses occurring on TDCJ property or involving TDCJ interests; enforces criminal law; obtains and executes warrants; maintains liaison and assists outside law enforcement agencies; responds to crises and dangerous situations; makes arrests; conducts undercover investigations; pursues escapees and fugitives; provides special security; testifies in courts, before grand juries, and other official proceedings; and investigates allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. D. Manages investigative caseloads; prepares reports of investigations and criminal cases for prosecution; maintains records of investigative cases, evidence, and property; and participates in joint homeland security initiatives with other governmental law enforcement agencies. E. Trains, directs, advises, and leads other investigators; and performs specialized duties to include fugitive task force operations, polygraph examinations, undercover and proactive investigative operations, field training responsibilities, instruction of firearms, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) mandatory in-service training. F. Responds to law enforcement duties to include pursuit of offenders and criminals by foot and car; and assists in the restraint of offenders and criminals by using proven physical abilities of cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power, muscular strength and endurance, explosive leg power, and agility. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. INVESTIGATOR IV JOB SUMMARY Performs complex investigative enforcement work. Work involves conducting investigations; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Serves as a Commissioned Peace Officer in the Investigations Division of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). B. Coordinates and conducts administrative investigations and enforces regulations; evaluates allegations of serious employee misconduct to include allegations of excessive and unnecessary use of force, harassment, and retaliation against offenders; identifies investigative issues; recognizes administrative violations; initiates cases; and collects and evaluates evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions. C. Investigates criminal offenses occurring on TDCJ property or involving TDCJ interests; enforces criminal law; obtains and executes warrants; maintains liaison and assists outside law enforcement agencies; responds to crises and dangerous situations; makes arrests; conducts undercover investigations; pursues escapees and fugitives; provides special security; testifies in courts, before grand juries, and other official proceedings; and investigates allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. D. Manages investigative caseloads; prepares reports of investigations and criminal cases for prosecution; maintains records of investigative cases, evidence, and property; and participates in joint homeland security initiatives with other governmental law enforcement agencies. E. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of other investigators; and performs specialized duties to include fugitive task force operations, polygraph examinations, undercover and proactive investigative operations, field training responsibilities, instruction of firearms, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) mandatory in-service training. F. Performs law enforcement duties to include pursuit of offenders and criminals by foot and car; and assists in the restraint of offenders and criminals by using proven physical abilities of cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power, muscular strength and endurance, explosive leg power, and agility. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed Position will be filled at the Ramsey Unit. This position will be filled based on Education, Experience, and certification. Applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, and a description of duties performed. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: Tammy Lee Office of the Inspector General 1012 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Huntsville, TX 77320 PH: (936) 437-5117 Email: The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office

Created: 2026-03-04