ANNUAL CERTIFIED SALARY: $72,070.68

Standard probationary period of 6 months during which time salary is reduced by $50.00 per month.

CLOSING DATE: Open until position(s) filled.

SHIFT: Ability to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays with varying days off. Investigators typically work 8am to 5pm with an hour for meal break during the shift.and two days off.

REGULAR PAYDAYS: Pay day is every two weeks on Friday. There are 26 pay days per calendar year. If a pay day falls on a holiday or weekend; payroll will be issued the business day preceding the holiday or weekend.

PAID OVERTIME: Any overtime is paid on each paycheck. Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. Beginning October 1, 2024, there is a $10,000.00 annual state grant supplement as part of the salary figure listed above. Base county salary is $62,070.68.

LICENSE REQUIRED: Applicants for the CID Sergeant Investigator position with the Nolan County Sheriff's Office must already be a Certified Texas Peace Officer with a minimum of five (5) years continuous service as a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer; possess advanced working knowledge of investigative practices and techniques including interviewing and interrogation practices; the identification, collection and processing of evidence; and the laws and practices governing custody, searches and seizures of persons and property.

RESIDENCY: The CID Sergeant Investigator is required to reside within the boundaries of Nolan County. However, variances for living outside the county, within a very limited radius, may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Sheriff but could affect take home vehicle use.

LONGEVITY PAY: $5.00 per month for each year of completed service after five years;
6-10 years of service = $10.00 per month for each year of completed service;
10-15 years of service = $15.00 per month for each year of completed service and thereafter.

HEALTH, DENTAL AND LIFE INSURANCE: Excellent major medical health insurance (currently Blue Cross/Blue Shield) is provided for the employee at no cost. Dental insurance coverage is also provided for the employee as well as a $10,000 life insurance policy. Dependent health and dental coverages are available with monthly premiums paid by the employee.

LEAVE TIME: 80 hours of vacation per year. (120 hrs. of vacation per year after 10 years of County service); 13 paid holidays (8 hrs. per holiday - 104 hours annually); 8 hours of sick leave accumulated per month up to a maximum of 480 hours.

RETIREMENT: Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). Approximately 7% held out of paycheck and Nolan County contributes $1.70 for each dollar the employee has withheld.

UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT: Uniforms, coats, duty rig, ballistic vest, radio, weapons and Individually assigned, very well equipped, take home fleet vehicles are provided. Weapons include semi-auto pistols for both on and off duty, semi-auto tactical patrol rifle and tactical pump shotgun.

NATURE OF WORK: The CID SERGEANT INVESTIGATOR works as a non-uniformed Deputy Sheriff and supervises a criminal investigator, while performing criminal investigative work involving the investigation of crimes related to narcotics, the detection and prevention of violations of the law, the securing of evidence, the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders and the presentation of evidence in court. Must use considerable judgment and discretion in obtaining and analyzing facts and interpreting the law to specific cases. Additionally, the applicant must possess the ability to preserve digital evidence, analyze data and record the results. The knowledge of using forensic tools and software is preferred. Work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, local ordinances, state statutes, and federal laws. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Sheriff and Chief Deputy and are evaluated in terms of the effectiveness in solving crimes.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Require visual acuity in both eyes correctable to 20/30 vision, normal color vision, good accommodation and no field deficits; hear in-person, radio and telephone conversations; recognize differences or changes in sound patterns, loudness or pitch; speak audibly and clearly; identify and distinguish smells of different materials; sit or stand for prolonged periods; walk, run, kneel, stoop, crawl and crouch; make precise and coordinated finger, hand and limb movements; maintain uniform, controlled hand-arm posture or movement; push, pull or drag an adult (averaging 5'6", 160 pounds); lift and carry boxes of evidence (average 50 pounds); use force to restrain/subdue others; work efficiently for long periods of time.

In addition, the CID Sergeant Investigator may be required to use bodily force to gain control of individual(s), be able to run, protect him/herself by employing defensive tactics, and administer first aid. Performance of these tasks can involve maximum physical exertion with little or no prior notice, and possibly for extended periods of time. May be exposed to extreme noise levels, occasional exposure to communicable diseases and may subjected to verbal and physical abuse.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications may be obtained here, or at the Nolan County Sheriff's Office & Jail located at , Sweetwater, Texas 79556. A resume may accompany a complete application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A TCOLE personal history statement can be downloaded here.

Employment Application (the application is a PDF file and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Applicants qualifying will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program which may include, but not be limited to: evaluation of training and experience, written test, interview, performance test, psychological evaluation, employment record, fingerprint and background check, medical examination, and drug screening.