What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigator position at Cobb County Government?
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to conduct criminal investigations for the Solicitor General's Office.
Essential Functions
Investigates crimes; obtains police reports, crime scene reports, crime lab reports, complaints, petitions, citations, photos, audio recordings, video recordings, written statements, phone records, medical records, and other accounts of crimes committed; reviews those items for probable cause, for evidence of crimes committed, for witnesses needed for court, and for potential problems in proving the case; compiles an investigative report that summarizes all parties' roles in the case and the events that took place; visits the crime scene if necessary and takes additional material, photos, or measurements, or creates sketches; ensures that required analysis of evidence has been completed; reviews current law for changes that may have a bearing on case presentation; prepares copies for defense attorneys in discovery; obtains criminal histories on witnesses, victims, and defendants; obtains search warrants when necessary and then executes them; and coordinates transportation for victims and witnesses.
Coordinates with Assistant Solicitor Generals (ASGs); meets with ASGs to review case files and determine what investigation is needed; assist ASGs with witness and victim interviews, some of which take place in the field; and helps formulate case and courtroom strategies.
Coordinates and communicates with police; obtains property or evidence from the police department or crime lab that will be needed for court; interviews police officers or detectives regarding their role in the investigation; and delivers subpoenas to officers or detectives at least 24 hours prior to any court hearing.
Attends court; attends court and participates in the prosecution of cases; coordinates with police officers regarding their testimony; coordinates with victims and witnesses regarding their testimony; ensures that any and all evidence needed for court is properly prepared and made available; assists ASGs in presentation of the case in court; testifies on investigative actions and findings; prepares exhibits for court; and assists in presentation of exhibits in court.
Participates in tactical teams; participates in team actions to serve subpoenas, search warrants, and arrest warrants; attends practice and training sessions to achieve and maintain the required proficiency with weapons; maintains assigned equipment; attends specialized tactical training programs; makes arrests when required; and serves on protection details for witnesses, victims, and staff.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, including police reports, investigative summaries, case files, crime scene and crime lab reports and diagrams, various forensic reports, court records and documents, and witness statements; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including case reports, file notes, employee performance summaries, and various team statistics reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Communicates with supervisor, investigators, law enforcement personnel, judges, attorneys, victims and witnesses, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, or related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in criminal investigations to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; must possess and maintain POST certification.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Research functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; performance of investigator or law officer functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, toxic agents, human bites, explosives, firearms, violence, and pathogenic substances.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
07
How many years of experience do you have in criminal investigations?
Please describe your experience with criminal investigations and list which job you obtained this experience from. Enter N/A if this does not apply. See resume will not be accepted.
09
Do you have lead or supervisory experience?
Please describe your lead or supervisory experience. Enter N/A if this does not apply. See resume will not be accepted.
11
This position requires you to be POST certified. Are you POST certified?
Check all that apply to your experience. Verify this information is included in the work section of your application.
This position requires an extensive criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to gain access to secured court buildings throughout Cobb County Government and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Do you understand that your employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing this background check?
The purpose of this classification is to conduct criminal investigations for the Solicitor General's Office.
Essential Functions
Investigates crimes; obtains police reports, crime scene reports, crime lab reports, complaints, petitions, citations, photos, audio recordings, video recordings, written statements, phone records, medical records, and other accounts of crimes committed; reviews those items for probable cause, for evidence of crimes committed, for witnesses needed for court, and for potential problems in proving the case; compiles an investigative report that summarizes all parties' roles in the case and the events that took place; visits the crime scene if necessary and takes additional material, photos, or measurements, or creates sketches; ensures that required analysis of evidence has been completed; reviews current law for changes that may have a bearing on case presentation; prepares copies for defense attorneys in discovery; obtains criminal histories on witnesses, victims, and defendants; obtains search warrants when necessary and then executes them; and coordinates transportation for victims and witnesses.
Coordinates with Assistant Solicitor Generals (ASGs); meets with ASGs to review case files and determine what investigation is needed; assist ASGs with witness and victim interviews, some of which take place in the field; and helps formulate case and courtroom strategies.
Coordinates and communicates with police; obtains property or evidence from the police department or crime lab that will be needed for court; interviews police officers or detectives regarding their role in the investigation; and delivers subpoenas to officers or detectives at least 24 hours prior to any court hearing.
Attends court; attends court and participates in the prosecution of cases; coordinates with police officers regarding their testimony; coordinates with victims and witnesses regarding their testimony; ensures that any and all evidence needed for court is properly prepared and made available; assists ASGs in presentation of the case in court; testifies on investigative actions and findings; prepares exhibits for court; and assists in presentation of exhibits in court.
Participates in tactical teams; participates in team actions to serve subpoenas, search warrants, and arrest warrants; attends practice and training sessions to achieve and maintain the required proficiency with weapons; maintains assigned equipment; attends specialized tactical training programs; makes arrests when required; and serves on protection details for witnesses, victims, and staff.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, including police reports, investigative summaries, case files, crime scene and crime lab reports and diagrams, various forensic reports, court records and documents, and witness statements; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including case reports, file notes, employee performance summaries, and various team statistics reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Communicates with supervisor, investigators, law enforcement personnel, judges, attorneys, victims and witnesses, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, or related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in criminal investigations to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in conducting criminal investigations within law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies.
- Specialized training in DUI/DRE, domestic violence, or fraud investigations.
- Proficiency in utilizing law enforcement databases such as GCIC, LInX, and TLO.
- Experience providing courtroom testimony as an investigator or law enforcement officer.
- Bilingual or multilingual capabilities.
- Advanced technical proficiency with video evidence systems and surveillance equipment.
- Prior experience working with victims, witnesses, and community partners in a criminal justice environment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; must possess and maintain POST certification.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Research functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; performance of investigator or law officer functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, toxic agents, human bites, explosives, firearms, violence, and pathogenic substances.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
- Yes
- No
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- Yes
- No
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
- Yes
- No
Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
- Yes
- No
Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
07
How many years of experience do you have in criminal investigations?
- No experience
- Less than one year of experience
- One to five years of experience
- Five to seven years of experience
- More than seven years of experience
Please describe your experience with criminal investigations and list which job you obtained this experience from. Enter N/A if this does not apply. See resume will not be accepted.
09
Do you have lead or supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your lead or supervisory experience. Enter N/A if this does not apply. See resume will not be accepted.
11
This position requires you to be POST certified. Are you POST certified?
- Yes
- No
Check all that apply to your experience. Verify this information is included in the work section of your application.
- I have experience in conducting criminal investigations within law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies.
- I have specialized training in DUI/DRE, domestic violence, or fraud investigations.
- I am proficient in utilizing law enforcement databases such as GCIC, LInX, and TLO.
- I have experience providing courtroom testimony as an investigator or law enforcement officer.
- I am bilingual or have multilingual capabilities.
- I have advanced technical proficiency with video evidence systems and surveillance equipment.
- I have prior experience working with victims, witnesses, and community partners in a criminal justice environment.
- I don't have ANY experience listed above.
This position requires an extensive criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to gain access to secured court buildings throughout Cobb County Government and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Do you understand that your employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing this background check?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question