Investigator

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office is seeking an Investigator to assist Assistant Solicitors-General in prosecuting misdemeanor cases. You will gather and preserve evidence, work with law enforcement, interview victims and witnesses, file subpoenas, and help prepare cases for prosecution.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, hold a high school diploma, have CH legal rights clearance, and be P.O.S.T certified, with firearm proficiency and a Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior felony or disqualifying convictions.

Responsibilities

• Gather and preserve evidence.
• Coordinate with law enforcement to develop cases.
• Interview victims, witnesses and defendants.
• File and serve subpoenas.
• Assist prosecutors in the courtroom.
• Prepare cases for prosecution and organize files.
• Mail victim impact statements and perform related clerical tasks.

Skills

POST certification

Firearm proficiency

Georgia driver’s license

Willing to become DRE

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office

The Office of the Cherokee County Solicitor-General has an opening for an Investigator. The essential function of a Solicitor-General’s Investigator is to assist Assistant Solicitors-General in the prosecution of misdemeanor criminal cases. Investigators are responsible for gathering and preserving evidence; working with law enforcement agencies to develop cases; interviewing/speaking to victims, witnesses and defendants; filing and serving subpoenas; assisting prosecutors in the courtroom and preparing cases for prosecution; assisting in the administration and organization of case files; mailing victim impact statements; and performing related clerical tasks. In addition, other related duties may be required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and not have been convicted by any state or the federal government of any crime.
• Applicant must be a current P.O.S.T certified Georgia Peace Officer willing to become a certified Drug Recognition Expert within 12 months of accepting employment.
• Applicant must demonstrate proficiency with a firearm.
• Applicant must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s license.

All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.

Candidates possessing the minimum qualifications will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

No phone calls, please.

The Office of the Cherokee County Solicitor-General is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a law enforcement officer (municipal, county, state, or federal) or as an investigator for a prosecution office is preferred. Candidates already possessing certification as a Drug Recognition Expert will be prioritized.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.