Investigator

Pacga; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solicitor-General’s Office in the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit is seeking an Investigator. Responsibilities include conducting thorough investigations to gather evidence for prosecution and working with other agencies to locate victims and witnesses.

Minimum qualifications require U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, and GA POST certification or nearing completion, with firearm proficiency and a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• GA POST certified peace officer or within 12 months of appointment.
• Completion of GA POST basic course per Council rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations to gather evidence for prosecution and conviction.
• Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies; locate and subpoena victims/witnesses; advance cases as appropriate.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GA POST certification

Job description

The Solicitor-General’s Office in the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Investigator. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:

• Conducts thorough and impartial investigations to gather evidence used in the prosecution and conviction of law violators.
• Works with other law enforcement agencies during investigations; locating & subpoenaing victims/witnesses, completing cases as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications: 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 by federal government of any crime. Must be a current P.O.S.T certified Georgia Peace Officer or within (12) months of initial employment or appointment as a peace officer, satisfactorily complete the basic course as established in accordance with the rules of the GA P.O.S.T Council (an extension not to exceed three (3) months may be granted by the GA P.O.S.T Council for good cause). Applicants must also demonstrate efficiency with a firearm and 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.

The Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.