Criminal Investigator 1

State-of-Georgi; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Public Defender Council is hiring a Criminal Investigator 1 in the Clayton Judicial Circuit to prepare reports and conduct investigations for clients charged with crimes. You will interview clients, collect evidence, perform scene investigations and locate witnesses to support defense theories.

Collaborate with attorneys to develop compelling defense strategies, maintain clear documentation, and communicate findings to stakeholders within the public defense system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification; or two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.
• --Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• The Clayton Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill a Criminal Investigator 1 position. This position prepares reports, plans and conducts investigations in defense of clients charged with criminal offenses, including client interviews, evidence analysis, scene investigation, witness location and interviews, records collection, and background checks.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, representatives of other agencies, clients, the public, and co-workers.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in investigations and case handling.
• Effectively communicate with system stakeholders, including community partners, clients/families, treatment providers, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Investigation

Interviewing

Evidence analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Georgia P.O.S.T. certification

Driver's license (Class C)

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Criminal Investigator 1

Agency

Georgia Public Defender Council

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Description of Duties

The Clayton Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill a Criminal Investigator 1 position. This position prepares reports, plans and conducts investigations in defense of clients charged with criminal offenses, including client interviews, evidence analysis, scene investigation, witness location and interviews, records collection, and background checks. The Criminal Investigator will work cooperatively with attorneys to develop strong client relationships, defense theories, and evidence supporting thereof, prepare reports of interviews and developments in case investigation. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, representatives of other agencies, clients, the public, and co-workers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Effectively communicate with system stakeholders, including community partners, clients/families, treatment providers, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification; or two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.

--Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.