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Job Title:  

Criminal Investigator 1

Agency:

Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004113

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$45,000.00

Job Description:

The Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill a Criminal Investigator I position.  This position plans and conducts investigations in defense of clients charged with criminal offenses, including client interviews, evidence analysis, scene investigation, witness location and interviews, records collection, and background checks.  The Criminal Investigator will work cooperatively with attorneys to develop strong client relationships, defense theories, and evidence supporting thereof, prepare reports of interviews and developments in case investigation. The investigator must have investigative experience as well as exercise sound judgment and decision-making.

Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and email a cover letter and resume to David Smith at dsmith@gapublicdefender.org.

Description of Duties: Performs complex investigative work. Conduct investigations to include assisting in interviewing witnesses, complainants and /or law enforcement officials and preparing reports on findings in preparation for cases. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification; or two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification. --Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.