Investigator

About This Role

This Investigator role is with the District Attorney's Office in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. It involves conducting thorough and impartial investigations to gather evidence for the prosecution of law violators, working with other law enforcement agencies, and participating in high-risk assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations to gather evidence used in the apprehension, indictment, prosecution, and conviction of law violators
• Work with other law enforcement agencies during investigations
• Locate and subpoena victims/witnesses
• Complete cases as appropriate
• Participate in high-risk assignments, including raids, arrests, and undercover work

Requirements

• Citizen of the United States
• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent
• Not have been convicted by any state or by federal government of any crime
• 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 months may be granted by the GA P.O.S.T Council for good cause)
• Demonstrate efficiency with a firearm
• Valid Georgia Driver’s license
• Possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
• Demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws and statutes, court rules and procedures, and methods and techniques used to conduct criminal investigations
• Knowledge of the geography of the metropolitan Atlanta area
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interview, interrogate, persuade, or otherwise interact in the course of investigative work

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice or related field
• Six years of experience as a law enforcement officer to include advance specialized training, investigative experience and lead or supervisory experience

Important Details

• 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

About the Company

The Atlanta 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.