Investigator

Pacga; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office is seeking P.O.S.T. certified investigators to join the team.

Responsibilities include leading staff, coordinating daily activities, and assisting with investigations and case preparation for trial. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, plus two years of investigative experience and valid Georgia driver’s license and POST certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice required.
• Two years of experience in investigation, law enforcement, criminology or related field.
• Must possess and maintain Georgia driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain Georgia POST certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned staff.
• Confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities.
• Organize tasks in order to complete assigned work.
• Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work, confers with co-workers.
• Assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding department policies and procedures.
• Assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
• Assists assigned Assistant Solicitors in conducting investigations and preparing cases for trial.
• Reviews case files and identifies investigative tasks.
• Drafts and executes search warrants or court orders for evidence;
• collects, secures, and analyzes evidence, ensuring chain of custody is maintained;
• Assists with interviewing victims and witnesses; surveys, photographs, and sketches crime scenes;
• Utilizes various investigative tools, resources, and programs to obtain necessary information;
• Compiles witness lists; consults with Assistant Solicitors regarding trial strategies; and testifies in court.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Evidence handling

Interviews of victims/witnesses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice

Job description

DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office

The Dekalb County Solicitor’s Office is looking to add P.O.S.T. Certified Investigators to our Team! Some of the duties of the Investigators will include:

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned staff.
• Confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities.
• Organize tasks in order to complete assigned work.
• Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work, confers with co-workers
• Assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise;
• Assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding department policies and procedures.
• Assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
• Assists assigned Assistant Solicitors in conducting investigations and preparing cases for trial.
• Reviews case files and identifies investigative tasks.
• Drafts and executes search warrants or court orders for evidence;
• collects, secures, and analyzes evidence, ensuring chain of custody is
  maintained;
• Assists with interviewing victims and witnesses; surveys, photographs, and sketches crime scenes;
• Utilizes various investigative tools, resources, and programs to obtain necessary
  information;
• Compiles witness lists; consults with Assistant Solicitors regarding trial strategies;
  and testifies in court.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice required; two years of experience in
investigation, law enforcement, criminology or related field; or any equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities
for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s
license; and must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
(POST) certification.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s
license; and must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
(POST) certification.