CRIME SUPPRESSION INVESTIGATOR (Accountability Court)

Fulton County•Sheriff'S Office/Jail/Courts, GA

About The Position

The Crime Suppression Investigator conducts investigations and provides support services to the Superior Court’s Accountability Court. The role serves the Sheriff and the citizens of Fulton County by protecting life and property and promoting peace. The investigator supports the Accountability Court’s mission and goals, works as part of its team, and may perform functions similar to those of a Deputy Sheriff. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of law enforcement and investigations experience, and current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training certification. The employee must maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and be at least 21 years old. Applicants must meet applicable Georgia peace officer standards and pass the Sheriff's Office background investigation, drug screening, polygraph, and physical fitness/agility testing; a psychological profile may also be required if requested. The work may involve community monitoring, participant transportation, field testing, and exposure to adverse conditions including confined spaces, violence, firearms, bites, disease, pathogenic substances, and difficult customers. Physical tasks are generally sedentary to light, with occasional handling of objects weighing 5–10 pounds and possible extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of experience in law enforcement and investigations.
At least 21 years of age.
Currently possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training certification.
Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; a valid license is required at appointment.
Meet Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act qualifications, including U.S. citizenship, good moral character, fingerprinting and criminal-record checks, an oral interview, physician examination, and successful completion of the required job-related academy entrance examination.
Agree to and successfully pass a background investigation, drug screening, and polygraph.
Successfully pass the Sheriff’s Office minimum physical fitness/agility standards and testing for running, sit-ups, and push-ups.
Submit to a psychological profile test if requested.
Demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions and the ability to learn, comprehend, and apply applicable County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
If selected, provide an official accredited college transcript at employment for any degrees or coursework used to qualify.
Complete the application fully and accurately before submission.

Responsibilities

Commit to the Accountability Court program’s mission and goals, participate as a team member, and attend required annual training and conferences.
Provide the team with information about participants’ fitness to participate based on criminal history, and collaborate in court planning meetings to review progress and eligibility and recommend responses to the Court.
Execute bench warrants and serve court orders upon participants within five days of receipt from the Court.
Transport participants to and from Fulton County Jail and Accountability Court, to housing or inpatient placements, and, at the discretion of the Accountability Court Director or Court Program Administrator, from a participant’s home to Accountability Court.
Liaise with Accountability Court and other agencies to gather information about participants’ community activities and provide education, information, and training about the program.
Conduct field breathalyzer and instant drug tests and collect specimens for laboratory drug and alcohol testing in the field, FCAC offices, and courthouse as required.
Monitor participants in the community, including maintaining a caseload, conducting home visits, monitoring curfews, reporting on activities, monitoring ankle monitors and virtual surveillance devices or phone applications, and supervising community service or work detail.
Provide assistance, information, and support to participants in the community to encourage their success.
Support other Sheriff’s Office and Strategic Enforcement Unit operations as directed.
Perform other related duties as required and, when needed, functions similar to those of a Deputy Sheriff.