
Inspector of Professional Standards
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The Inspector of Professional Standards plans and conducts administrative investigations into alleged misconduct by sworn and non-sworn UTPD employees and reviews use-of-force incidents. The role coordinates investigations with department leadership and outside agencies, supports training and critical-incident processes, and oversees evidence systems for body-worn and fleet cameras. It may require responding to critical incidents after hours.
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Full job description
Plan, organize, conduct, and document administrative investigations into allegations of misconduct by sworn and non-sworn UTPD employees and review all use of force incidents. Consult training unit on outcomes of reviews and guide department wide training topics to include the development of course curriculum for first line supervisors response and review of use of force incidents.Document and prepare extensive case files to support investigations and conclusions; coordinate investigations, reviews, and analyses with UTPD chain of command and outside agencies; organize and complete case reports and case files within mandatory time frames. Facilitate efficient processes and procedures for response to critical incidents.Plan, organize, and conduct on- and off-scene interviews of complainants, involved employees, and witnesses; document all interviews with appropriate media, including digital recordings and written transcriptions; adhere, observe, and follow departmental policy and established labor law in regard to employee and due process rights.Interpret evidence; coordinate staff training covering internal affairs processes; research law enforcement best practices; assist with pre-employment background screening; respond to requests for additional information.Maintain and oversee the department's established system for storing, accessing, and retaining evidence generated from body worn cameras and fleet camera systems. Establish and maintain Axon Standards workflow processes to include generating an annual use of force report.Other duties as assigned involving investigation, information gathering or related topics. May be required to respond to after-hours critical incidents.
How this job compares
Set against the 707 open Investigator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$70–101K/yr403 salary ranges
- US median$26–28/hr79 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 70 open Investigator jobs in Texas and 707 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- 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 (493 postings).
- Education
- 184 of the 707 open Investigator jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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