The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office (DKDA) is currently accepting resumes for a Director to oversee the various units that make up the Major Crimes Unit. The Major Crimes Unit is comprised of the following: Trial Division; Homicide and Gangs Unit; Juvenile/SB440 Unit; Firearms Violence Prevention Unit; Digital Forensics Unit and HIDTA. Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management and supervision of the above-specified units.

• Supervise the Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorneys and Senior Assistant District Attorney that oversee the above-mentioned units.

• Work closely with the Deputy Chief ADAs over the Trial Division to ensure ADAs in the Division are provided with necessary training and tools to succeed and that expectations of work are being met

• Work closely with the Investigator for Major Crimes and all Supervising Investigators to ensure all cases receive the highest caliber of services across all departments.

• Serve as a liaison between the office and partner law enforcement agencies to advise on complex, high profile cases and to strengthen the quality of cases coming into the office and ensure the highest level of services.

• Serve on state and local task forces.

• Develop model practices for office protocols in collaboration with office leadership.

• Participate in regular meetings with the District Attorney, Chief Assistant District Attorneys, and other office partners.

• Serve as a direct resource for ADAs, Investigators, Victim Advocates and Trial Assistants to include assistance with trial preparation, motions preparation, indictment drafting, second-chair trial assistance, and other trial-related duties.
• Maintain a limited caseload of complex and/or high-profile cases.

• Advise and assist local and federal law enforcement partners on various legal issues and initiatives through direct case assistance and broader training initiatives.

• Represent the District Attorney at meetings, conferences, and community events.

• Report to the Chief Assistant District Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: The ideal candidate must be a licensed member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia; must possess substantial prosecutorial experience in Georgia, and extensive jury trial experience specifically related to crimes involving homicide, gangs, violent assaults, armed robbery, drugs and complex multi co-defendant cases, and related crimes; must be able to multitask and work under occasionally stressful time constraints; must have the ability to work independently; and must be able to work closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written; must be detail-oriented; strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must; must be able to work well in a team environment; must demonstrate a strong sense of personal responsibility and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to serving the community and working with the public.

Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references by 5pm on October 31, 2025, to the attention of Peter K. Johnson, Chief Assistant District Attorney.

The Dekalb 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: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: pkjohnson@dekalbcountyga.gov