Investigator

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Investigator for the Pike County Office to conduct thorough investigations and assist in apprehension, indictment, and prosecution of offenders.

The role requires US citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, and GA P.O.S.T certification (or within 12 months). Firearm proficiency and a GA driver’s license are required, with background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• GA P.O.S.T Peace Officer certification or within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough and impartial investigations to gather evidence for apprehension, indictment, prosecution and conviction of law violators.
• Works with other law enforcement agencies during investigations; subpoenas victims/witnesses and participates in high risk assignments.
• Background checks, drug screening and pre-employment requirements apply.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Criminal investigations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GA P.O.S.T Peace Officer certification (or within 12 months)

Job description

The District Attorney’s Office in the Griffin Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Investigator in our Pike County Office. 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 apprehension, indictment, prosecution and conviction of law violators.


• Works with other law enforcement agencies during investigations; locating & subpoenaing victims/witnesses, completing cases as appropriate; and participating in high risk assignments, including raids, arrests and undercover work.

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 Griffin 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.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Position Type:State Paid, County Reimbursed (SPCR)