TBCJ - Investigator III,IV - OIG
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
- Agency: Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
- Location: Mcallen, TX
- Salary: $89,980.92 - $107,037.96 annually
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-10-02
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Investigator III
Investigator IV
Additional Information:
Retiree Salary
Will be 2.5% less than the posted salary
Travel
25% - position may spend 1-5 nights away per month
Study Material
No
Pre-Service Training Academy Required
No
Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position:
Hazardous
This position does not have access to critical infrastructure in accordance with the Governor¿s executive order GA-48.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
*Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.
Job Duties:
This position reports to the McAllen/Brownsville area daily. Duties include serving as an OIG investigator assigned to the Fugitive Task Force in McAllen/Brownsville, Texas. Applicant must be able to pass a federal background check.
You¿d be a GOOD fit if you have:
An active Texas Peace Officer License.
Experience in investigating major crimes.
Interview/Interrogation skills.
You¿d be a GREAT fit if you have:
Experience in serving on a multi-agency task force.
Experience in conducting fugitive investigations.
Experience in writing and executing warrants
Contact Information:
Questions regarding this position may be directed to
Ashley Taylor
Office of the Inspector General HR
936-437-5143
oig.hr@tdcj.texas.gov
*For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.
Important Note to the Candidate:
Military Preference
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Military Occupation Specialty Codes
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office,
Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
Eligibility
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
EEO Statement:
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, region, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
Minimum Qualifications
An active Texas Peace Officer License. Experience in investigating major crimes. Interview/Interrogation skills.
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