Communicate effectively with others; Understand, follow, and give oral directions to others; Drive an automobile; Make keen observations and remember names, faces, and details of incidents; Write clear and accurate reports; Read, comprehend and interpret detailed, complex written material; Prepare clear, concise written reports; Analyze complex ideas or activities into smaller parts; simultaneously consider numerous facts, perceive patters and relationships, develop theories about past occurrences based on numerous small bits of information or evidence, compare and interpret information, recognize and examine discrepancies, and draw logical conclusions; Manage time sufficient to prioritize and combine investigations when practicable to ensure timely completion; Handle several cases at one time; Utilize appropriate investigative techniques for criminal investigations; Communicate and deal tactfully, persuasively, and effectively with coworkers, supervisors, management and the public; Demonstrate cultural sensitivity through tact and courtesy when dealing with individuals from various social, cultural, racial, and economical backgrounds; Work cooperatively as part of a team; Remain calm and focused when interviewing distraught, angry, or combative persons; Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills required to discuss matters which are of a sensitive and sometime inflammatory nature with victims, supervisors and management; Listen, in person and on the telephone, as required to pay close attention to what is being said and ask follow-up questions; Develop pertinent questions for interviews, perceive when the person being interviewed has not understood, rephrase/clarify questions, follow-up on unanswered questions or conflicting statements and keep the interview focused on the material to be covered; Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Have and maintain all required documentation from the last employing agency (TCOLE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or other agency listed above); Confidentiality laws and issues such as confidentiality of criminal records, handling requests for information on criminal cases from operating departments, public, or the media; Rationales for confidentiality sufficient to ensure the integrity and personal privacy of the victim and the criminal investigation file and all information contained therein; Principles and practices of confidentiality sufficient to recognize actions that may compromise the integrity of investigations or investigation file documents; Various technical specialists available to assist in an investigation and when to request such assistance; Objective symptoms of use of alcohol and commonly used controlled substances, sufficient to recognize when a person may be under the influence.