Detective/DS - CID

Sheriff's Office•Hinesville, GA

About The Position

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. The position investigates reported and suspected criminal activity, including VGCSA; processes and preserves crime-scene evidence; determines the sequence of events leading to crimes; and supports prosecutions by providing evidence and testimony to attorneys. The Detective investigates assigned cases, follows up on cases, responds to crime scenes, interviews involved parties and informants, develops informant sources, and investigates suspected criminal activity. The role includes collecting and preserving evidence, executing warrants, apprehending suspects, preparing investigative reports, coordinating court presentations with prosecuting attorneys, and testifying in judicial proceedings. Detectives may assist other law enforcement agencies, recover stolen property, provide direction to patrol Deputies, respond to public requests, and perform special assignments or other related duties. Work is typically performed at a desk with intermittent standing and walking, as well as in an office and at varied field locations. Fieldwork may involve outdoor exposure to cold and inclement weather, physical activity such as pursuing and restraining perpetrators, and extended periods of immobility during surveillance. The work requires protective devices and may expose the employee to life-threatening situations.

Requirements

Sworn Certified Peace Officer.
An associate’s degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the occupational field is preferred.
Specialized training in the field of work, with knowledge and competency commonly associated with completing that training.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the primary duties, usually associated with an apprenticeship or internship, or one to two years in a similar position.
Valid Georgia Class C driver’s license.
Ability to meet current requirements under the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, penal codes, constitutional guidelines, local ordinances, and agency rules and regulations.
Knowledge of criminal investigation methods, judicial processes, and court procedures.
Skill in crime-scene processing methods used to collect and preserve evidence for court admissibility.
Skill in using photography and surveillance equipment, audio and video equipment, radios, and emergency equipment.
Skill in firearms use and self-defense techniques.
Skill in oral and written communication and interview techniques.
Skill in processing, recording, and filing evidence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Responsibilities

Investigate assigned cases to identify criminal activity and offenders, prevent crimes, solve cases, and conduct follow-ups.
Respond to crime scenes, receive initial reports from patrol Deputies, and examine scenes for clues and evidence.
Interview complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants in person and by telephone; obtain taped, written, or signed statements.
Meet with confidential informants and document interactions; develop informant sources.
Investigate known or suspected criminals and facts related to cases to identify criminal activity or clues.
Identify, collect, mark, and preserve physical evidence; photograph scenes, lift fingerprints, create composites, compare evidence, and prepare photographic line-ups.
Obtain and serve search and criminal warrants; apprehend and arrest suspects.
Review investigative information and prepare and file case reports and supplemental reports documenting events, witnesses, testimony, suspect criminal history, actions, and results.
Plan court presentations with prosecuting attorneys; present evidence and information to grand juries and courts; testify in judicial proceedings; and prepare crime-scene diagrams.
Assist other law enforcement agencies with investigations and provide information about criminal activity to federal, state, and local law enforcement agents.
Perform special duty assignments as needed.
Trace and recover stolen property.
Provide information and direction to patrol Deputies upon request.
Respond to public calls for service and requests for information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.