Senior Investigator

Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision plans

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Employee Assistance Program

Annual/Sick Leave

Group Life Insurance

401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - 5

Discounted Fitness centers

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government seeks a Senior Investigator to interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects in person and by phone, obtain statements, and plan court presentations with prosecutors.

The role includes serving papers, warrants, developing intelligence for investigations, and maintaining equipment while assisting other agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and POST certification/experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and court procedures.
• Experience in criminal investigations and evidence handling.

Responsibilities

• Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants in person and by telephone.
• Obtain statements and develop case files with reports.
• Plan court presentations with prosecutors and present evidence and information.
• Serve court papers and subpoenas; obtain and serve warrants.
• Develop intelligence resources for investigations and participate in undercover operations.
• Review investigative information; write and file case reports; maintain case files.
• Assist other agencies with investigations and share information on criminal activity.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment; transport inmates and witnesses to court.
• Attend required training sessions and perform related duties as assigned by the District Attorney.

Skills

Interview techniques

Criminal laws

Court procedures

Evidence handling

Photography & surveillance equipment

Written & oral communication

Undercover operations

Vehicle/equipment maintenance

Education

Four-year degree

P.O.S.T certified employment experience

Tools

Photographic equipment

Surveillance equipment

Radios / emergency comms

Criminal investigation equipment

Job description

Summary

• 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Education, Training and Experience

The Sr. Investigator should possess a Four (4) year degree and at least 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Discounted Fitness centers
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave
• Group Life Insurance
• 401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - Matches up to 5%

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER