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What they do
A Criminal Investigator works on criminal cases either as a police detective or private investigator. Investigates people accused of crimes, gathers evidence from crime scene or other searches, reviews evidence gathered by other law enforcement officials. Collects information that may be used for criminal prosecution.
$59,466 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants. Testifying in court Investigating narcotic activity Recovering and returning stolen property to the rightful owner Conducting forensic examination of crime scenes Submitting evidence to the crime lab Preparing and filing prosecution reports with the Denton County District Attorney's Office. Collecting and submitting reports on crime statistics. Maintaining records and processing public information requests Assisting other law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations. About this position Experience determines pay Certification and hazard pay; paid vacation and sick time Health insurance included; excellent options for dental, vision, life Deep tuition discounts for you and your dependents Defined benefit retirement plan through the State of Texas Opportunities for promotion and campus-related overtime Employee well-being and assistance programs How to Proceed If you feel you are qualified for this opportunity, please contact Sgt. Scot Windham at scott.windham@unt.edu or 940.369.7009.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field
TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate
Three years of police investigative experience