Investigator

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cobb County Government is seeking a seasoned investigator for the Solicitor General's Office. The role performs comprehensive criminal investigations, reviews reports, and prepares evidence for court.

The candidate coordinates with ASGs, police, and witnesses to build strong case files and may provide courtroom testimony. Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and at least five years of investigative experience, with supervisory exposure.

Competenze

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field is required; five years of criminal investigations experience, including lead or supervisory roles.
• Preferred: experience conducting investigations in law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies.
• Proficiency with law enforcement databases GCIC, LInX, and TLO.
• Experience providing courtroom testimony as an investigator is a plus.
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities are desirable.

Mansioni

• Investigates crimes and gathers police, crime lab, and witness reports for probable cause and evidence.
• Coordinates with ASGs to review case files and determine investigation needs; assists with witness interviews.
• Interacts with police to obtain evidence and deliver subpoenas before court hearings.
• Attends court, presents investigative actions and findings; assists in exhibits preparation and court presentation.
• Participates in tactical teams, serves warrants and protects witnesses and staff.
• Processes documentation and maintains case records and statistics.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Lead investigations

Investigative reporting

Formazione

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Strumenti

GCIC

LInX

TLO

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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