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Investigator

  • 510429
  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Investigator

Employee Classification: Investigator

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Center for Human ID-304600

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited forensic laboratory on the campus of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. With funding from the State of Texas and various Federal Government agencies, CHI supports forensic DNA testing, anthropological examinations, local CODIS operations, training, and various research and development initiatives. CHI also manages the Texas Missing Persons DNA Database.

Position Overview

The Investigator, part of the Investigative Support Unit, will serve as investigative support for CHI’s Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) and other casework units, as well as a liaison in CHI’s ongoing work with law enforcement and medicolegal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of criminal investigation or forensic/crime scene technician experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or commensurate years of additional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience working with criminal justice agencies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal units and multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in criminal investigation, with knowledge of federal, state, local and/or law enforcement processes and policies.
  • Experience implementing strategic initiatives.
  • Ability to strategically collect and analyze data, establish facts and prepare reports.
  • Experience facilitating innovation and relationship building.
  • Strong communicator in written and oral form.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting/investigating a case using FGG technology.
  • Experience utilizing analytical/public records databases for investigative support purposes (i.e. Accurint for Government Plus)
  • Experience entering, modifying, and/or searching databases of missing and unidentified persons cases, such as ViCAP, NamUs, and NCIC.
  • Familiarity with the use of forensic databases for criminal/ forensic investigations.
  • Experience testifying in court.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

  • N/A

Job Duties:

  • Serve as a liaison to local, regional, state, national, and tribal law enforcement agencies (LEA), offering investigative support on FGG and missing and unidentified persons cases. 
  • Educate LEAs regarding CHI testing capabilities and assist with coordinating submissions between the LEA and CHI Evidence Unit.
  • Research and review investigative documentation to determine DNA testing and FGG criteria have been met. 
  • Identify and confirm cold cases are still active and unsolved (confirmation of crime, unknown suspect)
  • Organize and utilize access and entry/searching of information in criminal justice databases, to include NamUs and ViCAP, in coordination with ISU directors to facilitate case comparisons and resolutions.
  • Initiate and collaborate on other investigative support projects/sponsored programs. 
  • Implement new initiatives and resources related to training, technology development and technical assistance.
  • Collect buccal swabs for DNA processing. 
  • Collaborate internally with staff on casework and sponsored programs, offering investigative support and methods to assist in resolutions.
  • Special projects, as applicable.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Employment at HSC's Center for Human Identification is contingent upon your agreement to provide a DNA sample for purposes of quality control to detect sample contamination.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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