The West Georgia Judicial Circuit (Carroll & Heard counties) has an open position for an investigator. The following duties are normal for this full-time position. Other duties may be required as assigned.

Assists Assistant District Attorneys in 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
• Maintains chain of custody for evidence
• Assists with interviewing victims and witnesses
• Photographs, and sketches crime scenes
• Utilizes various investigative tools, resources, and programs to obtain necessary information or to locate witnesses
• Compiles witness lists
• Consults with Assistant District Attorneys regarding trial strategies
• Testifies at Grand Jury or in court.
• Identifies, locates, serves subpoenas, and ensures court appearances of witnesses involved in felony cases
• Works to obtain victim/witness cooperation
• Coordinates witness accommodations such as travel and lodging
• Drafts material witness warrants as needed and coordinates with fugitive units to apprehend witness
• Coordinates schedules for court appearances of witnesses
• Transports for victims and witnesses
• Escorts attorneys on interviews and crime scene visits.
• Gathers and compiles necessary information including incident reports, certified prior convictions, criminal histories, crime lab information, inmate phone recordings, jail visitation logs, defendant, victim and witness statements, victim impact statements, and medical records
• Reviews financial records, crime lab reports, patient records, and other investigative information
• Drafts supplemental reports, case summaries, search warrants, arrest warrant affidavits, evidence requests, and related documents

Other general duties:
• Attends trainings to further expand knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and practices, crime trends, criminal law, and courtroom procedures
• Completes yearly requirements to maintain POST (PBLE) certification
• Firearms qualification
• Operates or uses various equipment, tools, firearms, and supplies in order to complete work assignments
• Operates and maintains duty weapon, motor vehicle, cameras, radios, and other equipment
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software
• Operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

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. Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency 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 West Georgia 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.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to Becky Byrd, Chief Investigator, bbyrd@pacga.org

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 2-3 years in law enforcement or investigative fields

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Contact Number: (770) 830-2171

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: bbyrd@pacga.org