Employment Opportunities
DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office
Investigator
The DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office has an opening for an Investigator. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:
Job Summary:
- Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned staff; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes 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
- 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..
- 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
Salary Range: $65k-$75k
Contact Number: 770-286-8406
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Email: ordavis@dekalbcountyga.gov