Police Investigator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by completion of a basic police officer training program; supplemented by two (2) years of previous experience that included law enforcement, patrol work, criminal investigations, or work in area of assignment.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a law enforcement certification in Georgia as issued by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Council.
• Assignment to special functions may require additional specialized training/certification pertaining to the area of assignment.

DUTIES:

• Responds to crime scenes; examines the scene of the crime to obtain clues and gather evidence.
• Investigates suspected criminals and the facts of cases.
• Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends and arrests suspects.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants in person and by telephone; obtains statements.
• Develops intelligence resources for use in investigations.
• Reviews investigative information; writes and files case reports.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations upon request; provides information on criminal activity to federal, state, and local enforcement agencies.
• Identifies, collects, marks, and preserves physical evidence; photographs crime scenes, lifts fingerprints, makes composites, and transfers evidence to state crime lab.
• Plans court presentations with prosecuting attorneys; presents evidence and information; and testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Conducts surveillance.
• Conducts narcotics and gang investigations.
• Conducts test fires of seized and evidentiary weapons.
• Conducts background checks for prospective employees; assists with internal affairs investigations.
• Responds to after-hour emergencies as needed when on call.
• Serves on assigned teams and task forces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Department issued uniforms and equipment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Regular annual merit increases
• Employer Paid Retirement Plan
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation and Sick Paid Time
• 457 Plan and ROTH Plan
• Paid Holidays – 11 per year

ANNUAL EDUCATION INCENTIVES:

• $1,000 for an associate's degree
• $2,000 for a bachelor's degree
• $3,000 for a master’s degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person