Investigator

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks a criminal investigator to conduct investigations for the Solicitor General's Office. The role requires an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and at least five years in criminal investigations with supervisory experience. Proficiency with law enforcement databases and courtroom testimony is expected.

Must have a valid driver’s license and POST certification. Responsibilities include case file management, witness interviews, court coordination, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field required; five years of experience in criminal investigations including lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with DUI/DRE, domestic violence, or fraud investigations preferred.
• Proficiency with law enforcement databases such as GCIC, LInX, and TLO.
• Experience providing courtroom testimony as an investigator or law enforcement officer.
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Advanced technical proficiency with video evidence systems and surveillance equipment.
• Experience working with victims, witnesses, and community partners in a criminal justice environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigates crimes and gathers reports, photos, statements, and recordings for case building and probable cause.
• Prepares investigative reports summarizing roles and events; may visit crime scenes and collect additional material.
• Coordinate with police and ASGs; interview witnesses and victims; assist with court preparation.
• Attend court, coordinate with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses for testimony and exhibits.
• Participate in tactical operations and training; assist with subpoenas and warrants as needed.
• Process and review a variety of documentation and maintain case files and records.
• Communicate with supervisors and stakeholders to coordinate work activities and resolve issues.

Skills

DUI/DRE investigations

Courtroom testimony

Law enforcement databases GCIC/LInX/TL

Bilingual capabilities

Video evidence systems

Victim/witness collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Five years of criminal investigations experience (lead/supervisory)

Job description

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to conduct criminal investigations for the Solicitor General's Office.

Essential Functions

Investigates crimes; obtains police reports, crime scene reports, crime lab reports, complaints, petitions, citations, photos, audio recordings, video recordings, written statements, phone records, medical records, and other accounts of crimes committed; reviews those items for probable cause, for evidence of crimes committed, for witnesses needed for court, and for potential problems in proving the case; compiles an investigative report that summarizes all parties' roles in the case and the events that took place; visits the crime scene if necessary and takes additional material, photos, or measurements, or creates sketches; ensures that required analysis of evidence has been completed; reviews current law for changes that may have a bearing on case presentation; prepares copies for defense attorneys in discovery; obtains criminal histories on witnesses, victims, and defendants; obtains search warrants when necessary and then executes them; and coordinates transportation for victims and witnesses.

Coordinates with Assistant Solicitor Generals (ASGs); meets with ASGs to review case files and determine what investigation is needed; assist ASGs with witness and victim interviews, some of which take place in the field; and helps formulate case and courtroom strategies.

Coordinates and communicates with police; obtains property or evidence from the police department or crime lab that will be needed for court; interviews police officers or detectives regarding their role in the investigation; and delivers subpoenas to officers or detectives at least 24 hours prior to any court hearing.

Attends court; attends court and participates in the prosecution of cases; coordinates with police officers regarding their testimony; coordinates with victims and witnesses regarding their testimony; ensures that any and all evidence needed for court is properly prepared and made available; assists ASGs in presentation of the case in court; testifies on investigative actions and findings; prepares exhibits for court; and assists in presentation of exhibits in court.

Participates in tactical teams; participates in team actions to serve subpoenas, search warrants, and arrest warrants; attends practice and training sessions to achieve and maintain the required proficiency with weapons; maintains assigned equipment; attends specialized tactical training programs; makes arrests when required; and serves on protection details for witnesses, victims, and staff.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, including police reports, investigative summaries, case files, crime scene and crime lab reports and diagrams, various forensic reports, court records and documents, and witness statements; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including case reports, file notes, employee performance summaries, and various team statistics reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Communicates with supervisor, investigators, law enforcement personnel, judges, attorneys, victims and witnesses, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, or related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in criminal investigations to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in conducting criminal investigations within law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies.
• Specialized training in DUI/DRE, domestic violence, or fraud investigations.
• Proficiency in utilizing law enforcement databases such as GCIC, LInX, and TLO.
• Experience providing courtroom testimony as an investigator or law enforcement officer.
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities.
• Advanced technical proficiency with video evidence systems and surveillance equipment.
• Prior experience working with victims, witnesses, and community partners in a criminal justice environment.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; must possess and maintain POST certification.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Research functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; performance of investigator or law officer functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, toxic agents, human bites, explosives, firearms, violence, and pathogenic substances.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.