Under general supervision, investigates alleged or suspected violations of Federal, state, or local laws, rules and regulations to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution or to report findings to the appropriate jurisdictional authority for their action. Conducts background investigations. Conducts internal investigations of employee misconduct. Obtains and verifies evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses, or by analyzing records. Effects arrests and assists in arrests of criminal suspects. Prepares detailed reports of investigation findings. Provides criminal investigative testimony.

Other Benefits: Upon completion of one-year post-release from the Field Training Officer Program date, the incumbent will be promoted to Criminal Investigator 2 upon being able to demonstrate successful performance.

Competencies Needed:

(Applicants MUST be Georgia P.O.S.T. certified as a peace officer. To be considered for this position, applicants MUST ATTACH a copy of their Individual Officer Profile from Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Certification must be in good standing and not suspended, revoked, subject to a pending investigation, probation, or any other sanction. DDS policy 2.7).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic Law Enforcement certification through Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) AND bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field such as criminal justice, psychology, public administration, or sociology.

OR

• Basic Law Enforcement certification through Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) AND Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field, such as uniformed officer, detective/investigator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of professional experience as a criminal investigator, within a law enforcement agency, assigned to an investigative unit investigating criminal offenses for the purpose of prosecution.

• Two (2) years of professional experience as a criminal investigator, within a law enforcement agency, assigned
• Live in South Georgia
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate(Provide a copy of Individual Officer Profile from Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council).

Additional Instructions:
1. Complete an extensive background questionnaire.
2. Meet medical standards (including physical, vision, and hearing) for State Law Enforcement Officers
3. Hold current certification as a law enforcement officer from the Peace Officers Standards and Training Council that is
 not suspended, revoked, or subject to a pending investigation.

For more information on benefits, please visit http://team.georgia.gov/careers-total-compensation/

Eligible applicants may apply on https://careers.georgia.gov 

Application materials should be filled out carefully and completely. An incomplete application/online resume or an application/online resume with insufficient information may result in an applicant not being considered for a vacancy. Describe your employment background in full.

Resumes will be screened for the training, experience, and/or competencies listed as the Minimum Qualifications for the job. Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the Preferred Qualifications.

All resumes will be reviewed and considered, however, all applicants may not be interviewed.

Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your application status over the telephone. Applicants can log back into your profile and see the status of each of the applications you have submitted.

 *** Applicant must attach certifications with the application.