Dallas County District Attorney Investigators are sworn Peace Officers in the State of Texas. Many investigators have years of experience in the community with other law enforcement agencies and a good reputation. DA Investigators are still law enforcement officers, but their role is more like Detectives within the court system.
Requirements:
- Clean criminal history and good driving record
- Graduate from High School or complete GED
- Graduate from a Law Enforcement Academy
- Pass the licensing test at the end of the Academy called the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer Proficiency Certification
- Years of experience as law enforcement officer (usually start in Patrol and work up to Detective)
- No major incidents at prior law enforcement agency
