Sergeant Investigator - District Attorney

District Attorney Investigator

Provides professional investigative assistance to the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys of Williamson County.

Examples Of Work Performed

Trial Investigator Security of the office, prosecution team, and trial witnesses as appropriate. Includes in the office or during trial in court and outside the courthouse as required. Review cases provided by prosecution team for trial work up. (Deadline issues take priority) Receive and handle requests from prosecution team. Review case for additional investigation needs; evidence or witnesses. Review completeness of case file. (supplements, attachments, video, medical etc.) Liaison with investigating agency and officers. Work up Punishment evidence Secure or follow up on prior judgments, pen packs, etc. Obtain police reports and locate and / or interview victims & witnesses as needed. Subpoena service and witness duties Assist in the service, or coordination of service, of GJ subpoenas and trial subpoenas. Locate and serve trial related subpoenas and coordinate witness meetings and interviews as needed. Coordinate witness travel and completion of witness reimbursement paperwork. Trial duties Assist in preparation of trial presentation material (photo printing, audio / video editing, copying, maps, posters, etc.) Witness coordination - get a witness order from prosecution team and create list with contact information for each team member. Run CCH for Jurors and all witnesses. Collect and preserve evidence used in the prosecution of case. (Return evidence items not presented in trial to the agency) Notify involved parties of outcome of case as needed. Unapprehended Case duties (See warrant verification and due diligence procedures) Run quarterly unapprehended suspect list for respective court. Select cases for review of file for change in extradition status or recall of warrant / dismissal of case. Coordinate efforts through searches and agencies to apprehend individuals where possible. (Document all efforts and database returns in case file Inv. Report titled Fugitive investigation.) Performs special projects as assigned by the District Attorney or designee. Intake Investigator Security of the office, Office Staff, and trial witnesses as appropriate. Includes in the office or during trial in court and outside the courthouse as required. Daily Intake Review each day's intake cases and order the appropriate evidence from law enforcement filing agencies. Gather additional information on intake cases as dictated by investigator request forms from prosecutors. Assist prosecutors in interviewing victims / witnesses on intake cases. Assist intake administrative assistants in obtaining reports / judgments in emergency situations. Prepare and serve arrest warrants for enhancement cases and grand jury subpoenas on felony cases within our office. Law Enforcement Liaison Act as liaison between law enforcement agency officers and the district attorney's office, answering officer's questions, and getting them in contact with appropriate prosecuting attorney. Prepare grand jury subpoenas, court order, and search warrants for requesting officers. Take telephone & walk-in complaints from citizens and guide them to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation. Prepare paperwork for extraditions (going back to requesting state) when necessary. Performs special projects as assigned by the District Attorney or designee.

Organization Relationships :

• Reports directly to the Chief Investigator
• Direct Reports None

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Supplemental Information :

Williamson County requires a Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.