Investigator II

Position open until 9/18/2026. Salary: $68,156.41 annually.

About the Role

The purpose of this job is to provide investigative services for the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (“ACRB”). Responsibilities include conducting investigations; preparing investigation reports for use in administrative hearings; supporting the work of the Board; and preparing investigative summaries and various other reports.

Under the supervision of the Investigations Manager of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (“ACRB”), the investigator will perform professional-level investigative work primarily involving officer-involved-shootings, officer-in-custody deaths, and use of force allegations in connection with the actions of sworn members of the Atlanta Police and Corrections Departments.

Responsibilities

• Receives complaints in person, by telephone, in writing, and by other means; answers questions and provides information on the functions and procedures of the Office of the ACRB to complainants, police officers, witnesses, members of the public, and others.
• Identifies allegations and investigates complaints under the jurisdiction of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board using tact and discretion; interviews complainants, police officers, witnesses, experts, and others and gathers physical and documentary evidence to provide a body of information for analysis and resolution of complaints.
• Maintains records, files, and data, and supporting documentation for each case handled; preserves evidence in a secure manner for evaluation and analysis, adhering to established customs and procedures regarding control and custody of records, including evidence.
• Analyzes information and evidence resulting from investigative activities and makes recommendations based on findings for resolution of complaints.
• Writes detailed reports on each complaint investigated, including factual backup documentation, analysis of findings, and proposed recommendations.
• Summarizes and explains progress and results of investigations with complainants, police officers, and their representatives.
• Regularly prepares lists and records accounting for the status of assigned investigative caseload.
• Presents monthly cases to the ACRB member body and may testify before the same and other legal bodies on the subject of particular investigations and findings.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community groups, representatives of the Police and Corrections Department, and other agencies involved in the legal system.
• Addresses and works with community groups, including participating in outreach and educational functions of the ACRB.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of experience investigating allegations of official or employee misconduct.
• Two (2) years of experience performing investigative work in a professional field such as law, media/journalism, public health/welfare, human/civil rights, business (e.g., finance, insurance), education, social sciences, public policy/government, or a related field.
• Possession of a law degree may be substituted for one year of professional investigative experience.
• Demonstrable experience in officer-involved-shootings, officer-in-custody deaths, use of force investigations, and report writing.
• Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (one year of experience equal to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units).
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license.

Skills

• Knowledge of investigative and legal practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Considerable knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to police and corrections.
• Ability to keep abreast of changes in policy, methods, and operations.
• Working knowledge and application of police procedures and 4th Amendment protections are a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with elected officials, management, employees, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the City as they relate to the department.
• Strong writing ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Good organizational, human relations, and technical skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in handling confidential documents, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
• Mathematical ability to handle required calculations using statistical methods.
• Skilled in the use of computers, including software tracking programs, Word, Excel, Access, and IAPro, and the ability to produce reports using these programs.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret investigative reports and related materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• POST Certification (preferred for additional consideration).

Work Environment

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.