SENIOR INVESTIGATOR, SOLICITOR Grade 19

Fulton County•Fulton County Atlanta, GA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform professional investigative work for the Office of the Solicitor General to assist in the resolution of cases and the successful prosecution of offenders. Work involves providing support, resources, and security to assigned Assistant Solicitor prior to, during, and after the prosecution of criminal cases. This classification is distinguished within the series by the level of complexity of casework assigned and the greater degree of supervision and guidance provided, whereas the Chief Investigator, Solicitor supervises a staff of Investigators and investigates the most complex or unique cases assigned to the Office of the Solicitor General.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in criminology, criminal justice or a related field required
Supplemented by five years of experience in law enforcement or investigative fields to include lead or supervisory experience
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification is required.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Requires knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws and statutes, court rules and procedures, and methods and techniques used to conduct criminal investigations.
Requires knowledge of the geography of the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Requires interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interview, interrogate, persuade, or otherwise interact in the course of investigative work.
Resume is required.
If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Nice To Haves

Competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Leadership under pressure: leading fast-moving investigations calmly and making sound decisions when scrutiny is high.
Operational Planning and Execution: Developing focused investigative plans, timelines, and evidence strategies aligned with prosecutorial goals.
Managing subpoenas, warrants, interviews, and interagency coordination across complex workflows.
Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving: Shifting investigative focus as evidence or legal priorities change; Adjusting interview, evidence-gathering, or research methods to overcome obstacles.
Team Cohesion and Communication: Working effectively with prosecutors, law enforcement, victim advocates, and administrative staff; Handling disagreements and high-tension interactions with tact and professionalism.
Safety and Risk Awareness: Identifying threats to staff, witnesses, or case integrity; Ensuring investigative actions meet constitutional and statutory standards; Maintaining chain of custody and safeguarding sensitive information.
Technical and Equipment Proficiency: Using case-management systems, digital forensics tools, and secure databases; Operating audio/video equipment, reviewing footage, and documenting findings.

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Conducts investigations and assists assigned Assistant Solicitor in preparing cases for trial: reviews case files and identifies investigative tasks; coordinates investigative plan; drafts and executes search warrants or court orders for evidence; collects, secures, and analyzes evidence, ensuring chain of custody is maintained; assists with interviewing victims and witnesses; surveys, photographs, and sketches crime scenes; utilizes various investigative tools, resources, and programs to obtain necessary information; compiles witness lists; consults with Deputy and Chief Assistant Solicitor General regarding trial strategies
Identifies, locates, serves subpoenas, and ensures court appearances of complainants, suspects, victims, and lay and professional witnesses involved in felony cases: researches and creates witness files; works to obtain full 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; and coordinates schedules for court appearances.
Transports and provides security for attorneys, victims, victim advocates, and witnesses: escorts attorneys on interviews and crime scene visits; provides courtroom security; and escorts attorneys, victims, advocates, and witnesses to and from trial.
Provides assistance and advocacy to victims of crimes provides information and updates regarding case status and court proceedings; and provides resources, referrals, and information to assist victims in recovering from the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of the crime (such as counseling, housing, or other social services).
Employs or participates in investigative activities that involve risk and/or danger, to include undercover assignments, crime scene response, raids, arrests, interrogations, and various forms of surveillance.
Serves on multidisciplinary teams, task forces, or other special assignments.
Communicates and collaborates with various groups and agencies including law enforcement, victims, witnesses, families of victims and witnesses, judges, court personnel, and the general public to gather information and details about a case, coordinate investigative efforts, or raise public awareness.
Conducts case research and documentation: research relevant case law and interprets in relation to the facts of the case; prepares briefs and motions and responses to same; writes case summaries; drafts complaints, accusations, discovery, and supporting documents.
Prepares cases for accusal and arraignment: reviews case file and analyze the facts and evidence of the case; reviews criminal histories of defendants; determines appropriateness of diversion, dismissal or charges; reviews accuracy of jurisdiction, venue, and scope of arrest powers; ensures sufficient probable cause; drafts formal charges; and requests bindovers.
Conducts pre-trial case resolution conducts plea negotiations; mediates between adverse parties; pleads case in court; and completes restitution requests.
Prepares, gathers, reviews, compiles, and processes a variety of documents and information related to investigative activities: gathers and compiles incident reports, certified prior convictions, criminal histories, crime lab information, inmate phone recordings, jail visitation logs, defendant, victim and witness statements, phone records, crime scene photographs, and medical records; reviews financial records, crime lab reports, patient records, and other investigative information; drafts investigative reports, case summaries, search warrants, arrest warrant affidavits, evidence requests, and related documents.
Stays abreast of criminal investigative techniques and practices, crime trends, and courtroom procedures; attends seminars and training courses; obtains various criminology certifications; and performs firearms practice drills.
Operates or uses various equipment, tools, firearms, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains duty weapon, motor vehicle, cameras, radios, surveillance equipment, and other power or motorized equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Performs other related duties as required.