Part-Time Deputy Internal Affairs Division

Internal Affairs Deputy

This is a part-time temporary position this position may end at any time based on the needs of the department. Under direct supervision of the Internal Affairs Administrative Sergeant, the deputy will be responsible for assisting members of the Harris County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies as requested. The Internal Affairs Division accepts and subsequently investigates allegations of employee misconduct in accordance with Harris County Sheriff's Office policy and procedures, Harris County Civil Service, and Texas State law. Complaints and allegations are responded to courteously and professionally by highly trained and experienced Investigators who work under stringent guidelines in performing their investigative duties.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Support of Internal Affairs Division as a whole
• Interviews / interrogations of complainants, witnesses, and accused employees
• Provide written reports regarding the investigations
• Case management and evaluation
• Provide clear and concise presentations to the Administrative Disciplinary Committee (ADC) and District Attorney's Office
• Testify in Civil Service and / or Court regarding investigations
• Work closely with other IAD team members, other HCSO units, and regional law enforcement partner agencies
• Respond as directed by IAD supervisors to provide expertise and guidance to other HCSO units and regional law enforcement partner agencies
• Perform other assignments and duties as required and / or necessary

Minimum requirements :

Must be an honorably retired peace officer

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement, record management, or a related field

Must have an active TCOLE peace officer license

A minimum of two (2) years prior patrol and / or criminal investigative experience

Knowledge of :

Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code

Arrest procedures

Knowledgeable in departmental policy, IAD SOP, and Bureau SOPs

Advanced techniques to locate and identify suspects

Skilled in :

Proficient in the use of IAPro, SIRs, Securus, ADAMS, Blue Team, SharePoint, Superion / RMS, FileOnQ, JWEB, Polaris, and JOTS computer systems; as well as the use of standard office software programs such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Proficiency with report writing and excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Microsoft Office applications

Basic open-source intelligence gathering

Basic computer use

Use of basic social media

Willing to learn advanced computer techniques and applications pertinent to the investigation and prosecution of employee misconduct

Ability to :

Work with computers & current technology

Effectively manage stressful situations associated with crime scenes

Manage a caseload with great attention to detail and effectively utilize time management skills

Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

Work within complex environments of large-scale operations

Provide court testimony relative to the investigation

Perform in a high-volume environment with time constraints

Remain current on all training

Be available to respond to scenes as needed

Be available to work any shift

Be available to sometimes work flexible shift hours based on specific case requirements

Be available to work varying duty hours as deemed necessary; with an excellent attendance record

Perform in a high-volume environment with time constraints

Multi-task, and manage a caseload with great attention to detail

Preferences :

Bilingual

TCOLE instructor's license

Public speaking experience

General information :

This is a part-time temporary position this position may end at any time based on the needs of the department. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicant submission of the job request packet does not guarantee an interview. To qualify for this position, the required experience, education, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications. Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application.

Important information : Harris County Sheriff's Office employees are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. It is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information.

Benefits : This is a part-time temporary position without benefits. Hours : A minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 30 hours per week. Hours are based on the needs of the department. Possibly including weekends and holidays. Location : Houston.