Texas Attorney General · 20 hours ago
OAG - Criminal Investigations | Program Specialist II | 26-0306
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Texas Attorney General's Office is seeking a Program Specialist for the Criminal Investigations Division, responsible for managing daily evidence and property functions. This role includes tasks such as maintaining the chain of custody for evidence, coordinating property transfers, and ensuring the integrity and security of the evidence room.
Non ProfitGovernmentLaw Enforcement
Responsibilities
Receives and secures incoming and outgoing evidence. Verifies evidence reports against property to ensure accuracy
Responsible for preserving and maintaining the chain of custody for all items of evidence
Maintains an accurate accounting of all property transfers and releases. Releases property to officers, property owners, and/or other agencies
Coordinates the receipt of incoming and outgoing evidence for outside agencies
Accountable for security and integrity of the evidence room, and temporary evidence storage locations
Manage and maintain separate filling system of active and non-active files
Determines appropriate and lawful disposition of all CID evidence including drafting motions for disposition of property to District Clerk offices across the state. Performs the destruction of property report after receipt of court order
Execute official audits of the evidence room(s) and maintains evidence supplies. Orders additional supplies as needed
Assist with the training of new employees on property submissions; procedures regarding temporary storage; CrimeStar property entries; required documentation and property dispositions
Testifies in court when subpoenaed
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a closely related field; experience in Criminal Justice, law enforcement, or Criminal Investigative (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Three years of full-time experience working in Criminal Justice and law enforcement (or closely related) fields
Knowledge of laws pertaining to evidence and property
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations
Skill in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work independently
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 50 lbs
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 10%
Obtain Basic certification as an Evidence Technician
Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferred
Utilizing Crimestar, Mainframe, Litify, and OAG Policies and Procedures
Knowledge of laws pertaining to evidence and property
Skill in researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations
Multiple task
Certified as an Advanced Evidence Technician
Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Tremendous opportunities to do important work
Company
Texas Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Office of the Attorney General champions liberty and justice for Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Evelyn Chavez
CSO II
Jared Galaway
Chief Experience Officer
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