Legal Investigator - Children's Protective Services Division

HCAO is seeking a Legal Investigator who is a licensed peace officer as defined in Chapter 2.12 of The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure with a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE) Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification to join the Investigations Division and fulfill the investigative needs of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, including the Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library.

Legal Investigators support their assigned division(s) by assisting in preparation of civil cases that occur in Harris County, conducting formal investigations, and acting as a liaison between various law enforcement agencies throughout the United States on behalf of HCAO. Investigators typically have a primary Division to support and also regularly work cases from other Divisions when case volumes are high, positions are vacant, or colleagues are out of office. Our investigators cross train in providing individual security and risk mitigation measures to ensure the safety of our entire staff as well as to support Law Library operations.

Our investigators provide security escorts to members of our legal team on a case-by-case basis if their employment with our office or participation in a specific case leads to elevated personal risk. Our Harris County Attorney operates continuously in elevated personal risk. Legal Investigators may be required to act in the capacity of peace officer as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports attorneys and administrative staff requiring investigations or information for cases represented by the HCAO.
• Secures premises and ensures safety of personnel by monitoring surveillance equipment and access points.
• Investigates security breaches, emergency incidents, and other alarming behavior.
• Conducts research to locate witnesses, defendants, and records.
• Serves official court documents such as subpoenas, citations, and TROs in a timely manner, as needed.
• Conducts comprehensive background checks for employment and internship applicants.
• Acts as a liaison between various law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and abroad on behalf of the Harris County Attorney’s Office.
• Files and maintains records and correspondence in electronic database in compliance with CJIS policy.
• Assists other Investigators as needed.
• Acts in the capacity of peace officer as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
 
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.