Investigator - G120 Solicitor General
About The Position
This position is responsible for initiating misdemeanor criminal prosecution, preparing and assembling files, and researching, preparing, and drawing accusations. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Senior Investigator – Solicitor General.” Attends and monitors preliminary probable cause hearings in Recorder’s and Municipal Courts. Records testimony and personal observations from probable cause or preliminary hearings. Investigates additional facts relevant to criminal charges. Prepares and assembles case files, including gathering all relevant arrest, incident, accident, and supplemental law enforcement reports, criminal histories and records, driving histories, warrants, affidavits and witness statements, crime lab reports, and other relevant information and evidence. Locates, communicates with, and interviews victims and witnesses. Prepares criminal accusations (formal charging documents) and witness lists. Prepares written reports or case summaries for staff attorneys and confers with attorneys about case. Obtains photographs, videos, crime lab reports, or other documentary or physical evidence necessary for the case presentation or trial. Prepares and issues subpoenas. Assists at arraignment, bond revocation hearings, violation of probation hearings, or trial, as necessary. Monitors changes in criminal laws and local court rules. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of state and local criminal laws and procedures
- Knowledge of the principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
- Skill in the operation of standard office equipment
- Skill in the operation of computers and various software programs
- Skill in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
- Skill in gathering, analyzing, evaluating, and disseminating evidence and other information
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Responsibilities
- Initiating misdemeanor criminal prosecution
- Preparing and assembling files
- Researching, preparing, and drawing accusations
- Attending and monitoring preliminary probable cause hearings
- Recording testimony and personal observations from probable cause or preliminary hearings
- Investigating additional facts relevant to criminal charges
- Gathering all relevant arrest, incident, accident, and supplemental law enforcement reports, criminal histories and records, driving histories, warrants, affidavits and witness statements, crime lab reports, and other relevant information and evidence
- Locating, communicating with, and interviewing victims and witnesses
- Preparing criminal accusations (formal charging documents) and witness lists
- Preparing written reports or case summaries for staff attorneys and conferring with attorneys about case
- Obtaining photographs, videos, crime lab reports, or other documentary or physical evidence necessary for the case presentation or trial
- Preparing and issuing subpoenas
- Assisting at arraignment, bond revocation hearings, violation of probation hearings, or trial, as necessary
- Monitoring changes in criminal laws and local court rules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
