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Criminal Investigator

McLennan County • Waco, TX • 5h ago

INVESTIGATOR CRIMINAL

Salary

$33.28 - $39.67 Hourly

Location

TX, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Opening Date

08/29/2025

Closing Date

12/29/2025 5:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Description

Benefits

Questions

Position Summary

This is advanced and technical investigative work related to serious felony cases being prepared for trial by the McLennan County Criminal District Attorneys Office with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution. An employee in this classification is responsible for complex field and in-house investigations requiring a high degree of skill and experience in murder, armed robbery, aggravated assaults/rapes, white collar or organized crimes, fraud, and embezzlement schemes. Incumbents also assist law enforcement agencies with unsolved crimes, drafting warrants and court orders and perform other specialized investigative tasks.

Essential Functions

Perform investigations related to civil and criminal matters involving McLennan County; perform follow-up and pre-trial civil and criminal investigations related to cases submitted to the District Attorneys Office for prosecution; perform pre-trial services and witness preparation

Conduct detailed criminal case analysis following the arrest and charging of a suspect, with emphasis on counteracting specific legal defenses

Assist attorneys in case preparation from inception through appeal while maintaining confidentiality and operating within the laws and rules applicable to criminal and civil practice

Work collaboratively with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in the preparation and prosecution of criminal and civil cases

Gather and record support data and information for subpoenas, court orders, and warrant affidavits. Assist in the development, drafting, swearing, and serving of such documents

Review police reports, investigative reports, medical records, financial records, criminal histories, court documents, and other similar information related to investigations being performed

Prepare accurate, thorough, and timely investigative reports; record progress of investigations and maintain informational files on investigations being performed

Work directly with attorneys in preparing cases for trial including the evaluation of cases for completeness, identifying needed follow-up, securing evidence and establishing proper chain of custody

Regular attendance and timeliness are required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Texas Peace Officer, (current and in good standing)

Preferred:

Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related field

SKILLS EXPERIENCE:Required:

6 years law enforcement experience

Current and Valid Texas Drivers License (Class C)

Must be loyal and able to keep the confidences of the office as required by law

Knowledge of Federal, State and local codes, laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the functions of a District Attorney's Office

Knowledge of investigative practices unique to fraud, white collar crime, forgery, embezzlement, aggravated assaults/rapes, murder, and armed robbery

Ability to identify and accomplish those investigative functions not commonly performed by law enforcement, and deemed necessary by the prosecution

Knowledge of the proper methods of handling and preserving physical evidence.

Ability to interpret facts and issues relevant to the prosecution and remain informed of charging requirements established through the various state and appellate court rulings

Considerable ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data, and use sound judgement in making decisions and drawing conclusions

General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook

Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, attorneys, investigators, police agencies, and citizens

Possess excellent communication skills in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, prioritize tasks and time management, and to produce work products with little or no supervision

Preferred:

2 years of advanced Criminal Investigative experience with a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish

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