Inspector

Salary : $79,045.93 Annually
Location : 400 S Main, Midland, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00660
Department: County Constable/Precinct 3
Division: County Constable/Precinct 3
Opening Date: 10/02/2026


Summary
Under the direction and authority of the elected Constable, the Deputy Constable Auto Theft Detective/VTR-68-A Inspector serves as a licensed Texas peace officer and performs law-enforcement, investigative, and statutory duties of the Constable's Office.


This position is responsible for conducting criminal investigations related to motor vehicle theft, vehicle identification, title and ownership fraud, stolen property, and other related offenses. Duties include performing Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspections (Form VTR-68-A) upon completion of required training and authorization.


The position also involves collaborating in multi-agency investigations, executing lawful warrants and other legal processes, preparing comprehensive criminal cases, and providing testimony in court proceedings as required. All duties shall be performed in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are considered essential functions of the position. Duties may vary according to operational needs, assignments, and applicable law.

• Performs the lawful duties of a Texas peace officer and Deputy Constable within the authority of the office.

• Conducts VTR-68-A inspections when properly trained, certified, and authorized; examines vehicle identification numbers and other identifying components for authenticity or alteration.

• Investigates motor-vehicle theft, title and ownership fraud, stolen property, organized criminal activity, and other assigned criminal offenses.

• Conducts follow-up investigations; interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; collects statements; evaluates evidence; and prepares investigative reports.

• Investigates crime scenes and identifies, collects, documents, preserves, and processes evidence in accordance with applicable law, policy, and procedure.

• Conducts surveillance, undercover operations, and other investigative activities as authorized.

• Prepares affidavits, complaints, probable-cause documentation, search warrants, arrest warrants, and other investigative or court-related documentation.

• Executes and serves lawful search and arrest warrants and other legal process within the authority of the position.

• Locates and arrests individuals when legally authorized and takes appropriate law-enforcement action.

• Recovers and safeguards stolen property and other evidence.

• Prepares cases for presentation to appropriate prosecuting authorities and assists prosecutors with grand-jury proceedings, hearings, and trials.

• Provides testimony in court and other legal proceedings.

• Works cooperatively with local, state, and federal law-enforcement agencies and other governmental entities.

• Safely operates authorized vehicles, firearms, law-enforcement equipment, communications equipment, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.

• Maintains required reports, records, evidence documentation, receipts, and other official records.

• Communicates effectively with members of the public, crime victims, witnesses, suspects, attorneys, court personnel, coworkers, and representatives of other agencies.

• Responds to emergencies and situations requiring immediate law-enforcement action.

• Complies with applicable federal and Texas law and lawful policies, procedures, directives, and orders of the Constable's Office.

• Performs other job-related duties consistent with the responsibilities and authority of the position as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and/or experience

• Current Texas peace officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), at the level required by the Constable's Office.

• Intermediate Peace Officer certification and at least three years of relevant law-enforcement experience, or another combination of job-related education, training, and experience determined by the Constable's Office to provide the required knowledge and abilities, provided all legally required licenses and certifications are maintained.

• Valid Texas driver's license and ability to meet applicable requirements for operating a county vehicle.

• Successful completion and maintenance of all legally required training, licensing, certifications, background requirements, and other conditions applicable to service as a Texas peace officer and to assigned specialized duties.

• For VTR-68-A duties, completion of any training and authorization required by TxDMV or other applicable authority before independently conducting such inspections.

Knowledge, Skills and/or ability
Working knowledge of applicable Texas criminal law, criminal procedure, investigative practices, evidence handling, search and seizure requirements, arrest procedures, and law-enforcement reporting.


Knowledge of vehicle identification systems, VIN structures, vehicle components, title and ownership documentation, and methods used to alter or conceal vehicle identity.


Ability to conduct thorough investigations; analyze information and evidence; prepare accurate reports and legal documents; communicate effectively orally and in writing; testify effectively; safely operate authorized law-enforcement equipment; exercise sound judgment under stressful conditions; maintain confidentiality; and establish effective working relationships with coworkers, prosecutors, courts, other agencies, and members of the public.
At Midland County, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to building a strong community. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Employees have access to competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through TCDRS with employer matching, paid holidays and paid time off, and income protection benefits such as life and disability insurance. Additional resources include telehealth services, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, and optional supplemental coverage for added peace of mind. Our goal is to provide benefits that help employees and their families stay healthy, plan for the future, and thrive both at work and at home.