TJJD - Investigator VI - Administrative Investigator - County Investigations Unit - (Dallas/Fort Worth) - 51731

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051731&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx.  You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).  The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to:  HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.  Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov.  Benefits include:  Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.  Optional add-on benefits include:  Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.  Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is the independent law enforcement agency dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of the Texas juvenile justice system. It has statutory responsible to investigate criminal allegations involving TJJD juveniles, employees, facilities, contractors, volunteers or programs within the Texas juvenile justice system. OIG inspectors general oversee criminal investigations and possess all the power and duties granted to peace officers under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.  Their authority extends to parole officers and facilities operating under contract with TJJD.  Specialized inspectors employed by the OIG investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation by staff against justice-involved youth at both the state and county levels. The OIG also provides security at gatehouses, controlling the ingress and egress of all personnel and vehicles.  Additionally, they are responsible for detecting and intercepting contraband to prevent its introduction into secure facilities operated by the TJJD. The OIG operates the 24-hour Incident Reporting Center (IRC), serving as the reporting and clearinghouse for the Texas juvenile justice system. The IRC receives and documents allegations of criminal and administrative misconduct including fraud, waste, abuse, neglect, and exploitation related to juveniles, facilities, and programs under the jurisdiction of the TJJD. Criminal analysts employed by the OIG compile and submit reports regarding criminal and administrative investigations and OIG operations to the TJJD board members, the legislature, and other state agencies.  They also monitor compliance with the TJJD Use of Force Plan.

Performs advanced  (senior-level) investigative work for the Office of  Inspector General-TJJD, with a primary focus on planning, organizing, and conducting administrative investigations regarding allegations of youth abuse, neglect, and exploitation that originate from state-operated and state contract-care facilities, as well as from county operated juvenile probation departments, programs, and facilities; investigates other policy violations affecting youth assigned to TJJD, including youth released to parole; and collaborates with the TJJD General Counsel regarding misconduct toward youth assigned to a TJJD-operated facility resulting in a criminal investigation that is dually assigned for administrative investigation.  The primary objective of each investigation is to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the alleged victim and other juveniles assigned to TJJD and to determine if the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation or other policy violation occurred. Maintains a high level of personal and professional integrity.

Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek and be on-call. This position may be required to respond to a designated location within 60 minutes. Extensive statewide travel is required, including instances of travel with very little notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees and conducts administrative investigations regarding allegations of youth abuse, neglect, and exploitation; contacts and interviews witnesses, alleged perpetrators, alleged victims, and representatives of the department, program or facility; and collects and reviews evidence and data. 

Oversees and conducts investigations, evaluates allegations of employee misconduct, identifies investigative issues, recognizes administrative violations, collects and evaluates evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions, and testifies in court and in other official proceedings. 

Oversees and evaluates and summarizes investigative findings; and submits objective and factual investigative reports that verify or challenge every element of the alleged offense. 

Oversees and plans and organizes the scheduling of administrative investigations and related activities in a manner to make the most efficient use of time and resources and to expedite completion of investigations to the extent possible; and collaborates with other departments and agencies to minimize duplication of efforts. 

Collects and analyzes data concerning serious incidents (i.e., attempted suicides, escapes, reportable injuries, youth-on-youth physical assaults and youth sexual conduct) occurring at county departments and facilities to assess risk potential and compliance with related state laws and TJJD rules. May interact and exchange information with various state or federal law enforcement organizations. 

Consults with division management to resolve problems in the investigation process, identify training needs, and discuss effectiveness of investigations and investigative techniques, policies, and regulations; recommends improvements to processes and assists in the development of action plans to improve processes; and assists in monitoring the quality and quantity of investigations conducted. 

Manages investigative caseloads. 

Records all training and other activities and maintains such records; and completes monthly activity reports. 

Provides training to juvenile justice professionals in the areas of identifying and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation; assists with the development of related training curriculum; and provides technical assistance regarding compliance with state laws and TJJD rules to reduce risks of serious incidents. 

Testifies and presents evidence in formal hearings or legal proceedings. 

Supports and collaborates with OIG criminal investigators as needed. May conduct criminal investigations. 

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent.  Four (4) years of full-time wage-earning experience that may be a combination of the following:  investigation of abuse or neglect or civil or criminal activities; dispute, complaint, grievance, or allegation resolution activities; case manager, social worker, human services specialist, parole officer, or probation officer.

Preferred:

·         Experience in direct child/juvenile and/or adult correctional environment, detention, treatment, or Child Protective Services.

·         Associate or Bachelor degree in criminal justice, social work, behavioral science, legal studies, or a related field.

·         TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer certification.

·         Law enforcement investigative experience.

·         Military police experience.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• A current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer license may substitute for one year of experience.
• One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.
• Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
• Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
• Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.

Note:  Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

This position may be subject to a written exercise and a physical fitness assessment.

Requirements for continued employment:

·         Maintain a valid driver license.

·         Maintain a valid TCOLE peace officer license, if commissioned as a peace officer.

·         Failure to maintain required licenses/certifications will result in termination of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Lifting, 45lbs., or heavier

Carrying, 45lbs., or heavier

Restraining combative youth

Pulling

Pushing

Prolonged standing and walking

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Prolonged sitting

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

·         TJJD programs, policies, and procedures, including facility rules and regulations.

·         Criminal justice system’s functions and operations, investigative and law enforcement methods and practices, federal and state law enforcement laws, and methods and procedures for defusing and managing volatile situations and those involving violent and hostile offenders.

·         Court procedures, practices, and rules of evidence.

·         Investigative principles, techniques, and procedures. Federal and state statutory procedural law to include the Texas Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures; and current case law that impacts the functions of the Investigations division, legal and procedural rules of evidence, and laws of arrest, search, and seizure.

·         Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to investigations and the abuse, neglect, exploitation, and mistreatment of youth or children.

Skill in:

·         Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrate being fair, impartial, and unaffected by personal biases in professional dealings.

·         Maintaining written files and records.

·         Maintaining order and discipline and acting quickly in emergencies.

·         Operating computers, using applicable software, and using other standard office equipment.

·         Using high level data and informational reports as an administrative tool.

·         Organization, managing multiple tasks, setting time-frames, and meeting deadlines.

·         Use of first aid.

Ability to:

·         Secure and process crime scenes, collect and preserve physical evidence, prepare concise reports, prepare criminal cases for prosecution, communicate effectively, and train others.

·         Plan, organize, and conduct investigations.

·         Appropriately respond to abusive language and conduct in a manner consistent with instructions received in training.

·         Remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth.

·         Remain calm under stress and exercise bravery.

·         Interpret and apply laws and regulations.

·         Conduct interviews, gather facts, prepare comprehensive and detailed reports of investigations, and prepare criminal cases for prosecution.

·         Evaluate findings and prepare reports.

·         Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

·         Comprehend and execute written and verbal instructions.

·         Follow ethical standards of the Office of Inspector General and enforce agency policies.

·         Prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines.

·         Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a personal, professional, and courteous demeanor.

·         Process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.

·         Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, travel, and be on-call to respond to critical/serious incidents.

·         Successfully complete a physical fitness and written assessment.

If Commissioned as a Peace Officer:

·         Ability to physically apply the tactics to arrest persons.

·         Ability to prepare affidavits, and warrants.

·         Skill in use of a firearm.

Skill in use of intermediate weapons and defensive tactics.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at 
Inspectors and Investigators MOS Codes.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.  If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

 Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

 AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.