Investigator

City of Jonesboro; Georgia; On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jonesboro seeks an Investigator to join the Police Department in Jonesboro, GA. This non-uniformed police officer role performs technical investigations, gathers evidence, testifies in court, and supports crime prevention efforts in the community.

Salary ranges USD 63,797–77,064 annually with full benefits; starting duties include crime scene processing, arrest support, and collaboration with other agencies. Applicants must be community-focused and ready to serve Clayton County.

Responsibilities

• Carries out investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
• Investigates known or suspected criminals or facts of a case to detect planned criminal activity or clues.
• Frequents known haunts of criminals and becomes familiar with criminals' habits and associates.
• Responsible for processing crime scenes such as large-scale burglaries, homicides, and bank robberies; process other crime scenes if requested.
• Investigates suspected persons and reports progress of the investigation.
• Arrests or assists in arrest of criminals or suspects.
• Be proficient in using databases and gather intel from outside sources for background information on primary targets of drug distribution.
• Implements specialized electronic equipment into investigations to maximize results and enhance evidence.

Job description

Job Description

Investigator

Jonesboro, GA, US

Salary Range: 63,797.00 To 77,064.00 (USD) Annually

POSITION TITLE

Investigator

EXEMPTION STATUS:

Non-Exempt

JOB FAMILY

Police Service

JOB LEVEL:

Grade 14

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs technical law enforcement work as a non-uniformed police officer in the investigation of crime and the detection and prevention of violations of the law.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS SUPERVISES: (TITLES)

Police Department

SUPERVISED BY: (TITLE)

Investigations Sergeant/Lieutenant

The City of Jonesboro is seeking a dynamic and grounded individual to serve as an Investigator. As the county seat and economic heart of Clayton County, the City of Jonesboro population grows to over 10,000 during the day; however, right at 5,000 residents live within the city limits. Incorporated in 1859 as a Charter City, Jonesboro is a proud and inclusive community in which culture, art, history, education, placemaking, and innovation are valued.

The ideal candidate will be public service-focused, community-oriented and partnership-based, and will have experience working with a diverse population of engaged residents and businesses. The City of Jonesboro offers a competitive benefits package to include 100% medical insurance coverage paid by the City, GMA Retirement, tuition reimbursement, take-home car, paid time off, and more. The salary range for this position is between $50,598.00 and $68,089.68.

In addition to the awesome salary package, the city offers the following incentives for new hires:

• $4,000 after the first year of employment for Post Certified Law Enforcement Officers (with no disciplinary action)
• $2,500 after the first year of employment for Police Recruit after completing the academy.
• $1,000 after the first year of employment for Post Certified Instructors
• $1,000 after the first year of employment for Veterans.

DEFINITION:

Assigned to Criminal Investigations Division and under the general supervision of Investigations Sergeant / Lieutenant, performs technical law enforcement work as a non-uniformed police officer in the investigation of crime and the detection and prevention of violations of the law.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

This position works under the general supervision of the Investigations Sergeant/Lieutenant. The job functions are clearly understood and need no explanation in carrying out the essential functions of the position. Supervision is given for special projects or requests are made.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases by performing the following duties.
• Investigates known or suspected criminals or facts of a case to detect planned criminal activity or clues.
• Frequents known haunts of criminals and becomes familiar with criminals to determine criminals' habits, associates, characteristics, aliases, and other personal information.
• Responsible for the investigation of all misdemeanor and felonious incidents that may warrant such.
• Responsible for processing crime scenes such as large-scale burglaries, homicides, and bank robberies; process other crime scenes if requested to do soby the Investigations Lieutenant or the case investigations.
• Investigates suspected persons and reports progress of the investigation.
• Arrests or assists in arrest of criminals or suspects.
• Be proficient in using databases and knowledgeable of processes to gather Intel from outside sources for background information on primary targets of drug distribution.
• Implement specialized electronic equipment into investigations to maximize results and enhance the quality of evidence.
• Prepares assigned cases for court, according to formalized procedures.
• Testifies before court and the grand jury.
• Maintains liaison with other law enforcement agencies, courts, community groups, and others as assigned.
• Notifies superior of major crimes or disturbances within the area and takes necessary action until the arrival of superior.
• Submits written report containing charges, available facts, and evidence to Magistrate to authorize search warrant or wiretap.
• Obtains statements for the prosecution of offenders and appears in court as a witness.
• Arrests suspects and obtains evidence to be used by District Attorney in prosecuting the case in court.
• Obtain