Investigator- District Attorney's Office

SUMMARY : The purpose of position is to perform professional investigative work for the Office of the District Attorney to assist in the resolution of cases and the successful prosecution of offenders in the Douglas Judicial Circuit .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Assists Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in conductive investigations and preparing cases for trial; reviews case files and identifies investigative tasks; drafts and executes search warrants or court order 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 ADAs regarding trial strategies; and testifies in court.

· Identifies, locates, serves subpoenas, and ensures court appearances of complainants, suspects, victims, and lay and professional witnesses; 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 witnesses; 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.

· Prepares, gathers, reviews, compiles, and processes a variety of documents and information related to investigative activities; gathers, reviews, and compiles information such as incident reports, licenses/permits, certifications, protective orders, criminal and driver histories, crime lab reports, 911 dispatch transcripts, and medical records; drafts investigative reports, case summaries, subpoenas, search warrants, 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, email, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential function.

· May communicate and collaborate 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.

· 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.

· May serve on multidisciplinary teams, task forces, or other special assignments.

· Performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· A high school diploma and five years investigative or law enforcement experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

· Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification

· Able to demonstrate firearm proficiency

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

· United States citizen

· Must not have been convicted by any state or by federal government of any crime

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
• Knowledge of county and department operations, ordinances, policies, procedures, terminology, and materials as they relate to assignment
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, state, and local codes and ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to assignment
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and legal terminology
• Knowledge of court systems, rules, practices, and procedures; documents, regulations, and state laws related to assigned office
• Knowledge of law enforcement and criminal investigation procedures, practices and operations
• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and equipment
• Knowledge of the Criminal Code of Georgia and Georgia Statutes relating to criminal conduct
• Knowledge of criminal investigation procedures, practices, and operations
• Knowledge of law enforcement and criminal investigation procedures, practices and operations
• Skill in analytical thinking; ability to apply a wide range of abstract and concrete concepts to problems and issues
• Skill in creating, maintaining, and organizing accurate, detailed, and complete records in accordance with standard record-keeping procedures
• Skill in effective inter-personal and public relations; excellent oral and written communication skills to satisfactorily resolve conflicts and issues, and to explain established policies and procedures to employees and the general public
• Skill in performing tasks which require attention to detail, and completing assigned jobs efficiently and correctly
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work; ability to handle multiple work assignments and deadlines efficiently, accurately, and professionally; skill in planning, prioritizing, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others
• Skill in the use of personal computers, MS Office Suite, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing; typing and entering data into a computer system accurately and efficiently, 35 words per minute minimum
• Skill in effective investigative procedures
• Skill in the operation of a firearm
• Ability to apply common sense to understand, follow, and complete verbal and written instructions
• Ability to collect data, information, and trends
• Ability to communicate and interact clearly and effectively with all those contacted in the course of work in a professional and courteous manner, both orally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective, professional, and cordial working relationships
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and respect in client interactions, with disabled individuals and others needing special assistance; ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; ability to counsel, empathize, and communicate clearly with victims
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and to exercise discretion in performing assigned job duties; inability to maintain confidentiality will be grounds for dismissal
• Ability to interview and interrogate
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions within policy guidelines by exercising good judgment and intelligent situation-assessment
• Ability to provide instruction and direction
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend a variety of documents including, but not limited to, memos, instructions, correspondence, technical reports, legal documents, ordinances, governmental policies and procedures, tables, professional articles, as they relate to assignment
• Ability to remain composed and professional in a stressful, fast-paced, high-volume environment; to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to research, analyze data, and compile information to create clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, legal documents, policies, and other written material; ability to create clear, accurate, and effective presentations; ability to compose high-level correspondence
• Ability to analyze and resolve routine, non-routine, and complex problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective course of action by applying or adapting established policies and procedures, and through negotiation and counseling
• Ability to use and operate cameras and video equipment
• Ability to be a victims’ advocate before the public
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions or direct supervision
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computers Photocopiers Fax machines Calculators

Telephones Scanners Assorted modern office equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Work includes indoor and outdoor responsibilities with exposure to weather conditions

· Work requires driving; operation of vehicle may be under potentially hazardous conditions involving road construction, inclement weather, traffic hazards, exposure to fumes and noise

· Work may involve exposure to personal danger and psychological stress

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate