Employment Opportunities
Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office
Investigator
The Office of the Cherokee County Solicitor-General has an opening for an Investigator. The essential function of a Solicitor-General’s Investigator is to assist Assistant Solicitors-General in the prosecution of misdemeanor criminal cases. Investigators are responsible for gathering and preserving evidence; working with law enforcement agencies to develop cases; interviewing/speaking to victims, witnesses and defendants; filing and serving subpoenas; assisting prosecutors in the courtroom and preparing cases for prosecution; assisting in the administration and organization of case files; mailing victim impact statements; and performing related clerical tasks. In addition, other related duties may be required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and not have been convicted by any state or the federal government of any crime.
• Applicant must be a current P.O.S.T certified Georgia Peace Officer willing to become a certified Drug Recognition Expert within 12 months of accepting employment.
• Applicant must demonstrate proficiency with a firearm.
• Applicant must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s license.
All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.
Candidates possessing the minimum qualifications will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a law enforcement officer (municipal, county, state, or federal) or as an investigator for a prosecution office is preferred. Candidates already possessing certification as a Drug Recognition Expert will be prioritized.
The Office of the Cherokee County Solicitor-General is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.
Applicants should mail or e-mail a resume and cover letter to:
Todd Hayes, Solicitor-General
Office of the Solicitor-General
100 North Street, Suite 130
Canton, GA 30114
Email: cthayes@cherokeecountyga.gov
No phone calls, please.