Special Agent I (Statewide)

Under supervision, the Special Agent investigates alleged or suspected violations of state, or local laws, rules and regulations to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution or to report findings to the appropriate jurisdiction authority for their action.

Collaborates with other authorities on activities such as surveillance, transcription, and research.

Conducts background investigations.

Conducts internal investigations of law enforcement agencies.

Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information.

Obtains and verifies evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses, or by analyzing records.

Obtains information related to cases.

Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.

Train to identify case issues and evidence needed.

Utilize proper software programs to store, collate and review financial information and evidence.

Performs other duties as signed.

JOB SPECIFIC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFY:

Candidates who meet this job's specific minimum entry level requirements shall include, and upload ALL required elements, into this applicant tracking system only, for review by H.R., the following:

1. A professional resume; OR

2. A state of Georgia Standard Application (Please click here to download, complete and upload the application to your applicant profile); NOTE: This is a requirement for all applicants applying for this state position (both internal and external.) The information you upload in the "profile" section of your submission IS NOT the same as completing a stand-alone state of Georgia application. AND

3. A complete transcript (Fact Sheet - Individual Officer Profile) of your Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training ("P.O.S.T.") training and history records, to include your officer profile page. This record must be currently dated (dated no earlier than the day of your application submission), which will be reflected when you print this information.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE :

All candidacy presentations are subject to verification. Applicants selected for hire must be able to pass routine criminal, driver's history background, medical, voice stress analysis and psychological examination.

Please do not mail your submission. Complete your submission by uploading all required documents into your profile, in this system, as instructed.

Due to the volume of applications received, status on your application submission shall only be transmitted through this, the Team Georgia Careers online notification system. Phone calls, emails, or in-person inquiries regarding status will not be provided.

Please be sure that the email address and the daytime phone number you list as your primary contact are addresses and numbers that are checked regularly.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification; or two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification. Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.