OAG - Sex Offender Apprehension Unit | Sergeant | 26-0472

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Criminal Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Sergeant that performs investigative law enforcement work. Work involves investigative work within the Houston Sex Offender Apprehension Unit.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Conducts undercover investigations and surveillance operations
• Conducts background and personal history investigations, reviews records, and verifies information
• Documents the investigative process by preparing records and reports
• Evaluates and summarizes legal aspects of investigations, recommending action as appropriate
• Identifies, gathers, and examines evidence, including complex records of individuals, associates, and corporations
• Locates, contacts, and interviews potential witnesses and suspects
• Obtains and prepares affidavits, statements, and confessions
• Participates in raids, searches, manhunts, and other operations; and makes arrests
• Participates in executing court orders, warrants, and subpoenas
• Testifies as a witness in trials or formal hearings, and provides trial assistance to lead attorney as requested
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity