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Captain- Financial Investigator

STATE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

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Austin, TX
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Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master Peace Officer CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Captain, Financial Investigator leads the Criminal Investigation division’s financial investigative program, overseeing staff conducting financial analysis and investigations involving government fraud, misuse of public funds, tax fraud, and criminally derived assets. The role coordinates with law enforcement partners and prosecutors, reviews complex cases for prosecution, and directs policy, training, budget, and administrative work. It requires a bachelor’s degree, six years of relevant experience with leadership and supervisory responsibility, formal management training, and master peace officer certification or higher.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial InvestigationsFinancial AuditingTax EnforcementLeadershipSupervisionManagement TrainingFinancial Crime InvestigationFraud ExaminationAccountingAuditingAnti-Money LaunderingMotor Vehicle OperationState and Federal LawsTax LawsEvidence AdmissibilityCourt ProceduresAdministrative Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree6 Years Financial Investigation or Related ExperienceFormal Leadership or Management TrainingSatisfactory Prior Career Progression ServiceMaster Peace Officer CertificationCertified Fraud Examiner or Relevant Financial Crimes CertificationValid Driver's LicenseSatisfactory Driving Record20% Work-Related Travel

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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=106870andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationServe Texas with private-sector urgency and public-sector purpose.Every dollar the State of Texas collects, holds, or spends runs through the Comptroller's Office. We are the state's chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer, and purchasing manager. We write the checks and keep the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government, and we serve virtually every Texan while doing it.Texans trust us with their money. We earn that trust every day by safeguarding taxpayer dollars, cutting waste, and finding better, faster, more efficient ways to get the job done.This is not a place to coast. The work is demanding, the pace is fast, and the standards are high. We want people who take ownership, question the status quo, and think creatively seeing beyond the obvious to solve the problems facing Texans. We measure ourselves by results. If you're driven by the idea that government can work better, and willing to work hard to prove it, you'll fit in here.What you'll get in return: real responsibility, meaningful work, and the chance to build your career alongside sharp, mission-focused professionals. We invest in people who invest in the job, with on-the-job training, professional development, and room to grow as fast as your performance allows.Public service is a calling. If you're ready to make every taxpayer dollar count, we want to hear from you.To stay current on your application, log in to the CAPPS portal to check for status updates. We update it as promptly as possible. Work Hours Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need. General DescriptionJoin Criminal Investigation as a Captain, Financial Investigator. This position performs administrative and special investigative law enforcement supervisory work. Work involves developing program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; coordinating division activities; and planning and overseeing the work of others. Provides high-level oversight and direction to staff conducting investigations and financial analysis work, with emphasis on financial and fraud-related criminal investigations involving government fraud, misuse of public funds, tax fraud, and financial assets derived from criminal activity. The role includes coordinating with federal, state, and local partners, working closely with prosecutors, and ensuring all investigations are thorough, well-documented, and compliant with legal and procedural standards. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Six (6) years of full-time experience performing financial investigations or financial audit or tax enforcement work, or a related field, with progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience. Formal leadership or management training.Satisfactory service in the career progression position immediately preceding the position of Captain. SubstitutionsOne additional year of experience may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). Licenses and CertificationsMust hold a master peace officer certification (or higher) from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Certified Fraud Examiner certification or other relevant financial crimes, fraud, accounting, auditing, or antimony laundering certifications are preferred but not requiredThis position requires 20% work-related travel. Employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely and maintain eligibility to drive throughout employment.A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver's license and a atisfactory driving record are a condition of employment.Applicants who are offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid Texas driver's license (or state of residency driver's license); and current proof of automobile insurance Essential Job Duties:Program Leadership and Supervisory OversightSupervises over Investigators and Financial/Criminal Analysts, providing leadership through subordinate supervisors (Lieutenant, Manager). Provides primary oversight of the financial investigative program, including fraud, financial crimes, and public corruption investigations. Coordinates, evaluates, and aligns division-wide investigative activities with agency goals and operational priorities. Reviews and approves complex investigative cases for prosecution, ensuring investigative integrity and compliance.Supervises investigative and analytical units, overseeing the collection, evaluation, and reporting of investigative data.Administrative Management and Policy DirectionProvides strategic guidance and recommendations on investigative, administrative, training, and law-enforcement matters. Develops, refines, and implements best practices, policies, and procedures, including accreditation compliance. Monitors and controls budgets, expenditures, and reporting processes. Conducts research and prepares briefs, summaries, or special reports for leadership.Oversees training programs; conducts or participates in training initiatives.External Relations and Legal ResponsibilitiesResponds to legal, policy, and procedural inquiries; maintains engagement with external entities. Presents testimony in administrative and criminal court proceedings. Serves as the division's business continuity liaison. Knowledge of:State and Federal lawsTax laws and regulations.Admissibility of evidence.Court systems and procedures.Management and administrative principles, techniques, and methodologies.Asset Forfeit

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