The District Attorney’s Office in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Investigator. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:

• Prepares, screens and assembles case files for the Grand Jury, jury trials, preliminary hearings, and
probation hearings.
• Assists in coordinating witnesses for court; locates and transports witnesses for court proceedings.
• Interviews complainants, suspects, victims, and witnesses; prepares investigative reports.
• Serves subpoenas for Grand Jury, probation hearings, jury trials, and preliminary hearings.
• Gathers documentation to support criminal accusations and indictments.
• Locates and transports physical evidence for trial.
• Facilitates the usage of audio-visual equipment in court.
• Testifies in court proceedings.
• Runs criminal histories, driver histories, and vehicle registration inquiries.
• Prepares and executes search warrants.
• Conducts investigations as assigned by the District Attorney.
• Assists local law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology and practices required in criminal investigations, legal
proceedings and the judicial process.
• Knowledge of legislative updates and professional mandates related to criminal investigations, legal
proceedings and the judicial process.
• Knowledge of audio and video formats, evidentiary technology, and related court procedures.
• Knowledge of evidence preservation and chain of custody requirements.
• Knowledge of equipment, technology, materials and chemicals used in criminal and crime scene
investigations.
• Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in interview techniques.
• Skill in processing, analyzing and preserving evidence.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service.
• Must be a citizen of the United States, and not have been convicted by any state or by federal government of any crime.
• Must be a current P.O.S.T. certified Georgia Peace Officer or within 12 months of initial employment or appointment as a peace officer, satisfactorily complete the basic course as established in accordance with the rules of the GA P.O.S.T. Council.
• Must demonstrate efficiency with a firearm and 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.

The Cherokee Judicial Circuit 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

Contact Number: 706-879-2356

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: dstrickland@pacga.org