Employment Opportunities
DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office
Investigator
The Dekalb County Solicitor’s Office is looking to add P.O.S.T. Certified Investigators to our Team! Some of the duties of the Investigators will include:
- Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned staff.
- Confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities.
- Organize 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Salary Range: $65k-$72k
Contact Number: (404) 371-2866
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: ordavis@dekalbcountyga.gov