Criminal Investigator II
Salary
$64,526.00 Annually
Location
100 East Cano 1st Floor, Edinburg, TX
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Job Number
2026-03500
Department
Hidalgo County - District Attorney
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
7/21/2026 5:00 PM Central
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Civil Service Position:
No
Status:
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Must hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Please submit a resume with application.
General Description
Performs mid-level criminal investigation work; Investigate assigned criminal activities. Perform supplementary investigation to assist prosecutors in case preparations. Make arrests and file criminal cases.
Examples of Work Performed
Investigates all types of criminal activities and assists prosecutors in case preparation.
Assists local, state, federal and out-of-state police offices in making arrests and filing criminal cases.
Prepares and executes search and arrest warrants and serves subpoenas.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
Interviews inmates and other people to secure intelligence data and information; takes statements and confessions.
Locates and interview persons, take statements and depositions, evaluate evidence, examine records, collect data and report facts.
Obtains evidence from police agencies and pen packet from various prison systems.
Evaluates videotaped interviews of children who are victims of physical/sexual abuse.
Testifies in criminal trials.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Associates degree or higher in Law Enforcement.
Two (2) years of experience in related field functioning as a law enforcement officer.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Texas Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Mandatory firearms qualification and physical training.
Must have a current Texas Operators Driver's License.
Must be able to be insured by the County's Insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
Skill is required in preparing written products and oral presentations.
Ability to think logically and objectively.
Ability to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information.
Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process, and the legal rights of citizens.
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Do you have an Associates degree or higher in Law Enforcement?
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Do you have two (2) years of experience in a related field functioning as a law enforcement officer?
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Do you have a Texas Peace Officer certification issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?
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Employer Hidalgo County
Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
Phone 956-318-2660
Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/