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TBCJ - Investigator III-IV - OIG

Texas Department of Criminal Justice - SET

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Compensation
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Location
Tennessee Colony, TX
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Texas Peace Officer License

Job overview

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Office of the Inspector General is hiring an Investigator III-IV reporting daily to the Beto Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas. The role conducts criminal and administrative investigations, makes arrests, executes warrants, handles evidence, and works with outside law enforcement agencies. Applicants must hold an active Texas Peace Officer License, pass a physical agility test, and meet employment eligibility requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Criminal InvestigationsAdministrative InvestigationsPhysical AgilityMajor Crime InvestigationsInterviewing and InterrogationWriting and Executing Warrants

Qualifications

Active Texas Peace Officer LicensePass Physical Agility TestMajor Crime Investigation Experience

Full job description

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107386andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONS: INVESTIGATOR IIIINVESTIGATOR IV Additional Information: Retiree SalaryWill be 2.5% less than the posted salary Travel25% - position may spend 1-5 nights away per month Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy RequiredNo Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous This position does not have access to critical infrastructure in accordance with the Governors executive order GA-48. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, as well as passing an OIG Law Enforcement Background. *Applicants must submit both a rsum and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. Job Duties: This position reports to the Beto Unit in Tennessee Colony, TX daily. Duties include:Conduct criminal and administrative investigations involving TDCJMakes arrestsObtain and execute search/arrest warrantsTestify before a grand jury and criminal courtCollect and properly handle evidenceServe as a liaison and assist outside law enforcement agenciesPerforms other duties necessary as needed but not listed Youd be a GOOD fit if you have:Active Texas Peace Officer LicensePass a physical agility test Youd be a GREAT fit if you have:Experience in investigating major crimesInterview/Interrogation SkillsExperience with writing and executing warrants Contact Information: Questions regarding this position may be directed toAshley TaylorOffice of the Inspector General [email protected] *For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Important Note to the Candidate: Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office,Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. EEO Statement: The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, region, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

How this job compares

Set against the 735 open Investigator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$65–97K/yr425 salary ranges
  • US median$26–28/hr85 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 69 open Investigator jobs in Texas and 735 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Investigator postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (496 postings).
Education
188 of the 735 open Investigator jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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