The Dekalb County Solicitor-General’s Office is looking to hire Investigators II to join our team. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:

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 and
instructing co-workers regarding department policies and procedures; and 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.
Identifies, locates, serves subpoenas, and ensures court appearances of complainants, suspects,
victims, and lay and professional witnesses involved in felony cases; researches and creates
witness files; works to obtain full victim/witness cooperation; coordinates witness
accommodations such as travel and lodging; drafts material witness warrants as needed.
coordinates with fugitive units to apprehend witness; and coordinates schedules for court
appearances.
Transports and provides security for attorneys, victims, victim advocates, and witnesses, escorts
attorneys on interviews and crime scene visits; provides courtroom security; and escorts attorneys,
victims, advocates, and witnesses to and from trial.

Required Certification: Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
(POST) certification.

Required: Peace Officer Basic Law Enforcement

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.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established
criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in
referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or
influence over others to accomplish goals, and to resolve typical problems associated with the
responsibilities of the job; requires the ability to provide semi-formal training to others in specific
areas using furnished teaching materials; and requires the ability to act as lead person or team
leader, providing guidance to a work unit, coordinating activities, and reviewing work of the unit.

The Dekalb County Solicitor General’s Office 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: $65k-$75k Based on Experience

Contact Number: 770-286-8406

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: ordavis@dekalbcountyga.gov