What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigator - Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault position at Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia?
DeKalb Judicial Circuit
Investigator - Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is currently accepting resumes for an Investigator in the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit (DVSA). The DVSA Unit investigates and prosecutes all cases involving crimes of domestic violence, adult sexual assault, and homicides stemming from domestic violence.
Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: investigating and prosecuting complicated (sometimes high-profile) physical and sexual abuse cases; reviewing case files and ensuring that all relevant evidence has been secured and/or submitted to the GBI, properly documented, and organized for prosecution; interviewing lay, expert and law enforcement witnesses; advising law enforcement officers in the handling of complex criminal investigations; coordinating with Assistant District Attorneys, Victim Advocates and other team members in the review of case files to determine what investigation is needed; identifying and locating victims and witnesses that are needed for prosecution of the case; participating in the prosecution of cases by attending court, coordinating with victims and witnesses regarding their testimony, preparing exhibits for court, testifying at Grand Jury and possibly during trial regarding investigative actions and findings. This position will work closely with an assigned Assistant District Attorney, Victim Advocate and Trial Assistant, as well as other unit members. This position reports to the Supervising Investigator of the DVSA unit.
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field required; three years of experience in criminal justice or criminal investigation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities: The ideal candidate must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certification.; possesses a minimum of five (5) years of investigative experience with an emphasis in domestic violence and sexual assault. Must be able to multitask and work under occasional stressful time constraints.
Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and references by Friday, September 12, 2025 to the attention of Deputy Chief Investigator Waine Pinckney.
Salary Range: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience
Submit Resume And Cover Letter To
Email: wpinck@dekalbcountyga.gov
Investigator - Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is currently accepting resumes for an Investigator in the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit (DVSA). The DVSA Unit investigates and prosecutes all cases involving crimes of domestic violence, adult sexual assault, and homicides stemming from domestic violence.
Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: investigating and prosecuting complicated (sometimes high-profile) physical and sexual abuse cases; reviewing case files and ensuring that all relevant evidence has been secured and/or submitted to the GBI, properly documented, and organized for prosecution; interviewing lay, expert and law enforcement witnesses; advising law enforcement officers in the handling of complex criminal investigations; coordinating with Assistant District Attorneys, Victim Advocates and other team members in the review of case files to determine what investigation is needed; identifying and locating victims and witnesses that are needed for prosecution of the case; participating in the prosecution of cases by attending court, coordinating with victims and witnesses regarding their testimony, preparing exhibits for court, testifying at Grand Jury and possibly during trial regarding investigative actions and findings. This position will work closely with an assigned Assistant District Attorney, Victim Advocate and Trial Assistant, as well as other unit members. This position reports to the Supervising Investigator of the DVSA unit.
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field required; three years of experience in criminal justice or criminal investigation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities: The ideal candidate must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certification.; possesses a minimum of five (5) years of investigative experience with an emphasis in domestic violence and sexual assault. Must be able to multitask and work under occasional stressful time constraints.
Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and references by Friday, September 12, 2025 to the attention of Deputy Chief Investigator Waine Pinckney.
Salary Range: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience
Submit Resume And Cover Letter To
Email: wpinck@dekalbcountyga.gov