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

• Assists Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in conductive investigations and preparing cases for trial; reviews case files and identifies investigative tasks; drafts and executes search warrants or court order 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 ADAs regarding trial strategies; and testifies in court.
• Identifies, locates, serves subpoenas, and ensures court appearances of complainants, suspects, victims, and lay and professional witnesses; researches and creates witness files; works to obtain full victim/witness cooperation;
• 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.
• Prepares, gathers, reviews, compiles, and processes a variety of documents and information related to investigative activities; gathers, reviews, and compiles information such as incident reports, licenses/permits, certifications, protective orders, criminal and driver histories, crime lab reports, 911 dispatch transcripts, and medical records; drafts investigative reports, case summaries, subpoenas, search warrants, evidence requests, and related documents.
• Stays abreast of criminal investigative techniques and practices, crime trends, and courtroom procedures; attends seminars and training courses; obtains various criminology certifications; and performs firearms practice drills.

Minimum Qualifications: must be a citizen of the United States, have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must be a current P.O.S.T certified Georgia Peace Officer. Applicants must also 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 Griffin 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: 770-716-4251

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: khaynie@fayettecountyga.gov