Investigator Specialist II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct difficult investigations to support criminal, traffic, code enforcement case prosecution and diversion programs and community prosecution.
• Research and collect archive data relative to case outcome on past defendants.
• Perform law enforcement duties to include, but not limited to, investigations of criminal, traffic, code enforcement, and community prosecution cases.
• Absess, analyze, and draw conclusions from investigative evidence; and present the findings and deficiencies to superiors and the appropriate assistant solicitor.
• Provide oversight of field investigations.
• Mentor, coach, supervise, clarify, and use applications to less experienced personnel on reporting investigations.
• Assist the Chief Investigator in managing and leading the Office of the City Solicitor’s investigative team to operate as a high-performing team.
• Conduct tabulation of data and reporting function.
• In the absence of the Chief Investigator, may be asked to lead, manage, and supervise the investigative team.
• Use available technology and its application to gather evidence and develop cases.
• Values teamwork and demonstrates the willingness to assist others to complete work assignments.
• Assists and participates in trainings, workshops, seminars, meetings, and events which may occur outside normal hours of operation.
• Provide law enforcement support and leads specialized law enforcement initiatives and details for the department.
• Serves as lead fingerprint technician for the Department and Municipal Court, and conducts background checks for current and new-hire employees.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and relationship skills and can build partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a deadline driven environment and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Resourceful when collecting and developing facts and other pertinent data.
• Possesses extensive knowledge and demonstrates proficiency in the use of GCIC, Court Case Management System, APD Image Director, and Horizon Incident Report Review.
• Able to objectively analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information.
• Able to obtain the cooperation and confidence of others.

Qualifications

• Education And Experience - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and Seven (7) years of skilled investigation experience and 2-3 years of community involvement experience.
• Must have a Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certification.
• Licensures and Certifications - Must have and maintain a Valid Georgia Driver’s License. Must obtain and maintain GCIC certification. Must have and maintain POST certification. Must have and maintain DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certificate.
• Preferred Requirements - POST certification, undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice or related field and 5 years of skilled investigation experience and 2-3 years of experience in community prosecution.