Under general supervision of the Investigations Area Supervisor, the Criminal Investigator I conducts criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations related to the authority granted to the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work of considerable difficulty in conducting criminal and administrative investigations for the Office of the Secretary of State.

• Support enforcement efforts of the Office of the Secretary of State as well as the various boards which operate in collaboration with the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State.

• Enforce Georgia statutes/policies and applicable rules of the boards.

• Investigate alleged or suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws/rules and regulations.

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations and prepare reports upon conclusion.

• Prepare and submit reports that detail investigative findings and proposed responses and/or resolutions.

• Examine records in order to locate links in chain of evidence or information.

• Identify case issues and evidence needed based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of violations.

• Receive complaints and intelligence pertaining to possible violations of criminal and administrative statues, rules, and regulations under the authority or enforcement powers of the Secretary of State.

• Cooperate and collaborate with other state, local, and federal agencies on appropriate cases.

• Collaborate with other authorities on activities such as surveillance and research.

• Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.

• Conduct background investigations.

• Provide testimony in criminal, administrative, and civil proceedings.

• Maintain mandatory P.O.S.T. in-service training requirements for certification.

• Statewide travel is required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Three (3) years in law enforcement or related field.  Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) (PBLE) certification in the state of Georgia is required.  A valid driver’s license is required. Must be age 21 or older and a United States citizen, and possess a strong moral character

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:   Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Note: Employment in this position is contingent upon the passing and certification of the required medical and physical examination process. Please provide a written sample of an investigative report.