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

Reviews criminal cases for arraignment with the ADA and provides documentation (discovery material) to the defendant or his attorney before trial as required by GA law. Coordinates case presentation order and assists District Attorney during presentations at Grand Jury hearings. Conducts hearings and interviews on all civilian arrest warrant cases to evaluate the validity of the charges; provides recommendations to the Chief District Attorney to either dismiss or approve civilian arrest warrant cases. Locates, subpoenas, and secures hospital records, Health Department records, banking records, or other documentation for use in assessment of criminal charges and for prosecution at trial. Provides case reviews and investigation for Victim Witness Office. Reviews case files, makes copies, and provides exculpatory material as defined by law to defense attorneys at least ten days prior to trial, to include copies of accusations, indictments, witness lists, portions of case reports, victim and witness statements, in custody defendant statements, defendant criminal/driver histories, and sentence recommendations. Prepares criminal cases for trial. Assists with jury selection. Assists during probation revocation hearings; Coordinates meeting with victims, witnesses, victims’ families, and Assistant District Attorneys. Acts as liaison with the general public and local or out-of-town law enforcement agencies. Acts as liaison with medical personnel and defense attorneys. Coordinates requests with E-911 center to obtain tapes for use in trial. Reviews video tapes, audio tapes, and transcripts with witnesses, defendants, and defense attorneys as required by law prior to trial. Operates GCIC and NCIC computer terminal. Initiates investigations of criminal activity. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications: must be a citizen of the United States, have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent 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 supplemented by completion of Police Officer mandate training program; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/ or training involving law enforcement, legal work , and investigation or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid GA P.O.S.T. certification. Must possess and maintain valid NCIC/GCIC Terminal Operator certification. 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 Rome 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in law enforcement, especially in criminal investigation divisions.

Salary Range: $41,000 to $65,600

Contact Number: 706-291-5210

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: leigh.patterson@floydcountyga.org

Mailing Address: Office of the District Attorney
3 Govt Plaza Suite 108
Rome, Georgia 30161