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Title: 310 - Investigative Assistant

Organization: Police: Administration

Department: Police Administration

Location: Police

Rate of Pay: $16.51

Job Summary

Performs a variety of administrative/paraprofessional/technical responsibilities, frequently confidential or complex in nature, in direct support of the Criminal Investigations Unit and the Police Department.

Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Trust
• Time Management
• Ethical Practice
• Citizen Value

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Conducts Class A and B misdemeanor investigations to completion (telephone contact or personal contact at PD only; interviews complainants, witnesses, involved parties and suspects).
• Takes only initial statements on felony investigations.
• Assists detectives with follow up, phone calls, etc.
• Assists detectives with photographing and processing of evidence at crime scene (always accompanied in the field by a peace officer).
• Maintains CIU crime scene and interview supplies.
• Submits cases to municipal court and district attorney’s offices for disposition.
• Assists with pawn shop details, photo line-ups and photographing.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.
• Serves as Crime Victims liaison to the district attorney’s office.
• Reviews case files and extracts case file information useful to the investigation.

Minimum Education & Experience

High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

• Texas Class C driver’s license
• TCIC/NCIC computer certificate or ability to obtain within timeframe set by department.

Independence & Judgement

Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such as bad grammar, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Physical Demands

More extensive active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Not responsible for any equipment or property.

Working Conditions

Must remain calm and efficiently follow procedure and process in emergency situations

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.