Investigator

Macon-Bibb County Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Government invites applicants for the Investigator role to conduct criminal investigations and support the District Attorney's Office in prosecutions. The position interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants, obtains statements, and plans court presentations with prosecutors.

You will also serve warrants, develop intelligence, review information, and file case reports.

Qualifications

• Possession of a four-year degree and at least five years of experience in POST-certified employment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and court procedures.
• Ability to interview complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants.
• Skill in preparing case reports and presenting evidence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal interviews and obtain statements.
• Plan court presentations with prosecuting attorneys and present evidence.
• Serve court papers and warrants; obtain and serve warrants.
• Develop intelligence resources and participate in undercover operations.
• Review information, write reports, and file case documentation.
• Assist other agencies with investigations and share information.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment; transport witnesses as needed.
• Attend required training and perform related duties.

Skills

Interview techniques

Criminal investigations

Written communication

Oral communication

Knowledge of laws

Firearms handling

Surveillance equipment

Photography equipment

Radios

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Firearms

Photography equipment

Surveillance equipment

Radios

Job description

The Investigator position is responsible for conducting criminal investigations.

• Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants in person and by telephone.
• Obtain statements.
• Plans court presentations with prosecuting attorney's, presents evidence and information.
• Serves court papers and subpoenas.
• Obtains and serves search, criminal and arrest warrants.
• Develops intelligence resources for use in investigations and participates in undercover operations.
• Reviews investigative information, writes and files case reports and supplements and compiles case files.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations upon requests; provides information on criminal activity to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Transports inmates and witnesses to and from court proceedings.
• Attends training session as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the District Attorney.

TheInvestigator should possess a Four (4) year degree and atleast five (5) years' experience in P.O.S.T certified employment.

Necessary Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Ability to meet and maintain current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act.

The Investigator must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, criminal and traffic laws, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the criminal investigation methods, practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system and court procedures.
• Skill in the use of firearms, communications equipment, and other standard and specialized equipment.
• Skill in the use of photographic and surveillance equipment, audio and video equipment, radios, and other emergency or communication equipment.
• Skill in interview techniques.
• Skill in processing, analyzing, and preserving evidence.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of the cycle of violence related to domestic violence.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER