The District Attorney’s Office in the Waycross Judicial Circuit has an opening for an Investigator. Employee would be a Ware County employee and eligible for benefits as available through the county under their policies. Employee would be assigned to the Waycross office, but regular travel would be required around the circuit to Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Coffee, Pierce, and Ware Counties. Additional travel may be required for purposes of gathering evidence, case files, and/or training opportunities.

The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:

• Collect and organize complete case files from law enforcement agencies for indictment or trial as assigned.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, or liaison, between the Office and sheriffs’ offices, as well as other law enforcement agencies within the Circuit.
• Work with attorneys and victim advocates to assist victims and witnesses in understanding their rights under the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights (Chapter 18, Title 17, and O.C.G.A. § 24-6-616).
• Assist attorneys in preparing cases for preliminary hearings, grand jury presentations, pretrial hearings, and trials.
• Aid in the preparation of digital evidence and demonstrative aids, including redacting video interviews, creating PowerPoint presentations, using Google Maps for case visualization, and printing trial-quality photographs. Assist in presenting evidence in the courtroom.
• Provide support to sheriffs and other peace officers within the Circuit as authorized by law or as necessary for prosecution.
• Work with other law enforcement agencies during investigations, locating and subpoenaing victims and/or witnesses, completing cases as appropriate.

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 or within (12) months of initial employment or appointment as a peace officer, satisfactorily complete the basic course as established in accordance with the rules of the GA P.O.S.T Council (an extension not to exceed three (3) months may be granted by the GA P.O.S.T Council for good cause). 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 Waycross 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: $50,000 to $72,000

Contact Number:  (912) 287-4395

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: mbennett@pacga.org