Investigator II

DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office The Dekalb County Solicitor-General’s Office is looking to hire Investigators II to join our team. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned: Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned staff; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; Organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; Assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding department policies and procedures; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations. Assists assigned Assistant Solicitors in conducting investigations and preparing cases for trial. Reviews case files 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 Solicitors regarding trial strategies; and testifies 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. 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. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in criminology or criminal justice required; Two years of experience in investigation, law enforcement, criminology or related field; 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; and must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certification. Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Human Interaction Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to accomplish goals, and to resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job; Requires the ability to provide semi-formal training to others in specific areas using furnished teaching materials; Requires the ability to act as lead person or team leader, providing guidance to a work unit, coordinating activities, and reviewing work of the unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr