Detective- Internal Applicants Only - NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

This is a mid-level, professional staff, full-time position with the City's Police Department. An individual in this position conducts specialized functions of criminal investigations. He or she may be assigned to property, persons or narcotics cases and is responsible for responding to the scenes of crimes, conducting preliminary and/or follow-up investigations, preparing the required investigative reports, apprehending the suspect, preparing the case for a successful prosecution, and testifying in court.

• Commands and processes crime scenes to investigate criminal cases; reconstruct crime events; interview complainants, suspects, and witnesses; prepare photo lineups; write preliminary and supplemental reports; prepare and execute arrest or search warrants; enforce various laws; conduct surveillance; conduct research; recover stolen property; and communicate information to various sources;

• Prepare documentation, reports and supplemental narratives using a computer; conducts research; prepare packets for District Attorney; fax, email and/or copy required documents; prepare affidavits for arrest, executes search or seizure of persons or vehicles; and compile and sort evidence or property secured at crime scene;

• Perform other duties such as managing funds for investigative tools, office equipment and emergency scene management needs; act as liaison with local media; remain on call on a rotating basis; testify in court; file criminal cases; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with area law enforcement agencies;

• Maintain training and education standards by attending development opportunities or classes required by the State of Texas to maintain certification;

• Perform other related duties as assigned;

• Subject to 24-hour recall.

High School Diploma or General Educational Development Certificate, a minimum of one (1) year of TCOLE certified patrol officer experience in the Missouri City Police Department required.

TEST DATE: 05/23/2018