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Sergeant Investigator Region 4A

TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW

AUSTIN, TX · HybridJob$90–107K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–107K/yr
Location
AUSTIN, TXHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Advanced Peace Officer License Or HigherValid Driver License

Job overview

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement seeks a Sergeant Investigator for Field Services in its Compliance and Standards Division. The role conducts agency inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, and audits; provides regulatory guidance and training; and supports corrective actions. The employee works as a mobile worker in an assigned region, with a home-based primary location and travel of up to 75%. The selected applicant must reside in Region 4-A and attend approximately four weeks of in-person training in Austin.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Compliance AuditingCompliance MonitoringTraining MethodologiesInstructional Techniques

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Science or Related Field5 Years Law Enforcement ExperienceAdvanced Peace Officer License or HigherValid Driver LicenseReside in Region 4-A

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=107407andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationSergeant Investigator, Field Services To apply for any posted position with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, please register or log in at:https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?FOCUS=ApplicantResumes are not accepted in lieu of State of Texas application All positions with TCOLE are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to an in-depth background investigation including criminal history, employment history and references, military, education, and personal references. Employment is contingent upon the verification of credentials and/or other information required. TCOLE MissionThe mission of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, as a regulatory State agency, is to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.Our Compliance and Standards DivisionTCOLE's Compliance and Standards Division supports law enforcement agencies in meeting state standards. Through comprehensive reviews, audits, and evaluations, we ensure agencies have the resources and guidance necessary to ensure regulatory compliance and effective law enforcement practices across Texas. The division oversees compliance audits, inspections, and reviews of law enforcement agencies to ensure adherence to established standards, rules, and regulations. Who Were Looking ForThe Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is seeking a Sergeant Investigator assigned to Field Services to join the Compliance and Standards Division working as a mobile worker in assigned region and supporting operational needs. The selected applicant must reside in Region 4-A, which includes the following counties: Brazoria, Calhoun, Fort Bend, Galveston, Jackson, Matagorda, Victoria, and Wharton.The Field Service Agent performs advanced (senior-level) administrative, consultative, and investigative work involving examining, evaluating, and monitoring programs, policies, and documents to ensure conformity with laws, rules, and regulations. Work involves developing, implementing, and delivering Commission programs to law enforcement agencies, licensees, and other stakeholders. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The job class is 9909 and the salary range is dependent on prior state service as a Commission Law Enforcement Officer. This is a Salary Schedule C - Commissioned law enforcement position at salary group C04, with a salary range of $89,981- $ 107,038.This is a mobile worker position, with the employee's home serving as their primary location. This role may involve frequent travel (up to 75%), on-site visits, or remote work from various locations depending on operational needs. Candidates must be comfortable working independently and utilizing mobile technology.Successful candidates will be required to report to Austin, Texas headquarters for approximately four weeks of in-person training.Essential Job DutiesConducts on-site inspections and comprehensive compliance reviews of law enforcement agencies to ensure adherence to established standards, rules, and regulations.Conducts background and personal history investigations, reviews records, and verifies information.Performs regular audits of records, documentation, and agency policies for compliance, and compiles, reviews, and analyzes data to verify accuracy.Provides technical advice and guidance to stakeholders regarding regulatory compliance, and the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of non-compliance.Acts as a liaison to the law enforcement comm nity, including chiefs, administrators, and officers, to provide guidance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.Develops, prepares, and delivers formal and informal training using various instructional techniques to internal and external customers.Assists law enforcement agency administrators with regulatory reporting requirements and documentation.Investigates alleged violations of regulations and prepares detailed reports with recommendations for corrective action.Assesses programs and procedures for compliance with rules, regulations, laws, and statutes, and recommends changes to policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed.Prepares and presents progress reports on assigned projects and tasks.Coordinates with law enforcement agencies to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions.Assists in the development and implementation of program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.Detects, records, and investigates violations of applicable statutes, and works with other staff to ensure violations are properly documented and prepared for administrative action or criminal prosecution.May be called upon to participate in special law enforcement operations, execute court orders, warrants, or subpoenas.May testify in administrative hearings or court proceedings. Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Science or a related field.Five (5) years of full-time law enforcement experience as a Commissioned Officer.Law enforcement experience or education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.Currently licensed as an Advanced Peace Officer or higher in the State of Texas.Valid driver license.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of training methodologies and effective instructional techniques.Experience with audit processes and compliance monitoring preferred.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility

How this job compares

Set against the 691 open Investigator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–107K/yr
  • US median$70–104K/yr393 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $99K, is 18% above the US median midpoint ($83K) — in the middle half of Investigator salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 71 open Investigator jobs in Texas and 691 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Investigator postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (482 postings).
Education
184 of the 691 open Investigator jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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