What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Investigator position at Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia?
Atlanta Judicial Circuit
Senior Investigator
Required
The District Attorney’s Office in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Senior Investigator. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:
Assists assigned Assistant District Attorneys in conducting investigations and preparing cases for trial: reviews casefiles and identifies investigative tasks; drafts and executes search warrants or court orders for evidence; collects ,secures, and analyzes evidence, ensuring chain of custody is maintained; assists with interviewing victims and witnesses; surveys, photographs, and sketches crime scenes; utilizes various investigative tools, resources, and programs to obtain necessary information; compiles witness lists; consults with Assistant District Attorneys regarding trial strategies; and testifies at Grand Jury or in court. Identifies, locates, serves subpoenas, and ensures court appearances of complainants, suspects, victims, and lay and professional witnesses involved in felony cases: researches and creates witness files; works to obtain full victim/witness cooperation; coordinates witness accommodations such as travel and lodging; drafts material witness warrants as needed and coordinates with fugitive units to apprehend witness; and coordinates schedules for court appearances. Transports and provides security for attorneys, victims, victim advocates, and witnesses: escorts attorneys on interviews and crime scene visits; provides courtroom security; and escorts attorneys, victims, advocates, and witnesses to and from trial. Provides assistance and advocacy to victims of crimes: provides information and updates regarding case status and court proceedings; and provides resources, referrals, and information to assist victims in recovering from the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of the crime (such as counseling, housing, or other social services).
May employ or participate in investigative activities that involve risk and/or danger, to include undercover assignments, crime scene response, raids, arrests, interrogations, and various forms of surveillance.
Serves on multidisciplinary teams, task forces, or other special assignments. Communicates and collaborates with various groups and agencies including law enforcement, victims, witnesses, families of victims and witnesses, judges, attorneys court personnel, and the general public to gather information and details about a case, coordinate investigative efforts, or raise public awareness.
Prepares, gathers, reviews, compiles, and processes a variety of documents and information related to investigative activities: gathers and compiles necessary information including incident reports, certified prior convictions, criminal histories, crime lab information, inmate phone recordings, jail visitation logs, defendant, victim and witness statements, victim impact statements, and medical records; reviews financial records, crime lab reports, patient records, and other investigative information; drafts investigative reports, case summaries, search warrants, arrest warrant affidavits, evidence requests, and related documents.
Stays abreast of criminal investigative techniques and practices, crime trends, and courtroom procedures; attends seminars and training courses; obtains various criminology certifications; and performs firearms practice drills.
Operates or uses various equipment, tools, firearms, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains duty weapon, motor vehicle, cameras, radios, surveillance equipment, and other power or motorized equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in criminology, criminal justice or a related field required, supplemented by three years of experience, (five years preferred} in law enforcement or investigative fields; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License Or Certification Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST} Certification.
The Atlanta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary Range: $61,380.00 – $114,167.00
Contact Number: 404-398-1992
Submit Resume And Cover Letter To
Email: ebony.davis@fultoncountyga.gov
Senior Investigator
Required
The District Attorney’s Office in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Senior Investigator. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:
Assists assigned Assistant District Attorneys in conducting investigations and preparing cases for trial: reviews casefiles and identifies investigative tasks; drafts and executes search warrants or court orders for evidence; collects ,secures, and analyzes evidence, ensuring chain of custody is maintained; assists with interviewing victims and witnesses; surveys, photographs, and sketches crime scenes; utilizes various investigative tools, resources, and programs to obtain necessary information; compiles witness lists; consults with Assistant District Attorneys regarding trial strategies; and testifies at Grand Jury or in court. Identifies, locates, serves subpoenas, and ensures court appearances of complainants, suspects, victims, and lay and professional witnesses involved in felony cases: researches and creates witness files; works to obtain full victim/witness cooperation; coordinates witness accommodations such as travel and lodging; drafts material witness warrants as needed and coordinates with fugitive units to apprehend witness; and coordinates schedules for court appearances. Transports and provides security for attorneys, victims, victim advocates, and witnesses: escorts attorneys on interviews and crime scene visits; provides courtroom security; and escorts attorneys, victims, advocates, and witnesses to and from trial. Provides assistance and advocacy to victims of crimes: provides information and updates regarding case status and court proceedings; and provides resources, referrals, and information to assist victims in recovering from the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of the crime (such as counseling, housing, or other social services).
May employ or participate in investigative activities that involve risk and/or danger, to include undercover assignments, crime scene response, raids, arrests, interrogations, and various forms of surveillance.
Serves on multidisciplinary teams, task forces, or other special assignments. Communicates and collaborates with various groups and agencies including law enforcement, victims, witnesses, families of victims and witnesses, judges, attorneys court personnel, and the general public to gather information and details about a case, coordinate investigative efforts, or raise public awareness.
Prepares, gathers, reviews, compiles, and processes a variety of documents and information related to investigative activities: gathers and compiles necessary information including incident reports, certified prior convictions, criminal histories, crime lab information, inmate phone recordings, jail visitation logs, defendant, victim and witness statements, victim impact statements, and medical records; reviews financial records, crime lab reports, patient records, and other investigative information; drafts investigative reports, case summaries, search warrants, arrest warrant affidavits, evidence requests, and related documents.
Stays abreast of criminal investigative techniques and practices, crime trends, and courtroom procedures; attends seminars and training courses; obtains various criminology certifications; and performs firearms practice drills.
Operates or uses various equipment, tools, firearms, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains duty weapon, motor vehicle, cameras, radios, surveillance equipment, and other power or motorized equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in criminology, criminal justice or a related field required, supplemented by three years of experience, (five years preferred} in law enforcement or investigative fields; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License Or Certification Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST} Certification.
The Atlanta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary Range: $61,380.00 – $114,167.00
Contact Number: 404-398-1992
Submit Resume And Cover Letter To
Email: ebony.davis@fultoncountyga.gov
Salary : $61,380 - $114,167
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