JOB
UNCLASSIFIED EXEMPT POSITION
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SOLICITOR GENERAL DEPARTMENT
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline required, supplemented by three years of experience in law enforcement or investigative fields; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. A resume is required. Please upload or attach to this application.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Certification- required.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Requires knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws and statutes, court rules and procedures, and methods and techniques used to conduct criminal investigations. Requires knowledge of the geography of the metropolitan Atlanta area. Requires interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interview, interrogate, persuade, or otherwise interact in the course of investigative work.
Veterans’ Preference:
Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMISSION BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to perform professional investigative work for the Office of the Solicitor General to assist in the resolution of cases and the successful prosecution of offenders. Work involves providing support, resources, and security to assigned Assistant Solicitor prior to, during, and after the prosecution of criminal cases. This classification is distinguished within the series by the level of complexity of casework assigned and the greater degree of supervision and guidance provided, whereas the Chief Investigator, Solicitor supervises a staff of Investigators and investigates the most complex or unique cases assigned to the Office of the Solicitor General.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Assists assigned Assistant Solicitors in conducting investigations and preparing cases for trial: reviews case files and identifies investigative tasks; drafts and executes search warrants or court orders for evidence; collects, secures, and analyzes evidence, ensuring chain of custody is maintained; assists with interviewing victims and witnesses; surveys, photographs, and sketches crime scenes; utilizes various investigative tools, resources, and programs to obtain necessary information; compiles witness lists; consults with Assistant Solicitors regarding trial strategies; and testifies in court.
Identifies, locates, serves subpoenas, and ensures court appearances of complainants, suspects, victims, and lay and professional witnesses involved in felony cases: researches and creates witness files; works to obtain full victim/witness cooperation; coordinates witness accommodations such as travel and lodging; drafts material witness warrants as needed and coordinates with fugitive units to apprehend witness; and coordinates schedules for court appearances.
Transports and provides security for attorneys, victims, victim advocates, and witnesses: escorts attorneys on interviews and crime scene visits; provides courtroom security; and escorts attorneys, victims, advocates, and witnesses to and from trial.
Provides assistance and advocacy to victims of crimes: provides information and updates regarding case status and court proceedings; and provides resources, referrals, and information to assist victims.
May employ or participate in investigative activities that involve risk and/or danger, to include undercover assignments, crime scene response, raids, arrests, interrogations, and various forms of surveillance.
Serves on multidisciplinary teams, task forces, or other special assignments.
Serves as a departmental coordinator or instructor for programs relating to investigations operations, such as POST Certified Firearms Instructor, Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC),or management of DUI video footage library.
Communicates and collaborates with various groups and agencies including law enforcement, victims, witnesses, families of victims and witnesses, judges, attorneys, court personnel, and the general public to gather information and details about a case, coordinate investigative efforts, or raise public awareness.
Prepares, gathers, reviews, compiles, and processes a variety of documents and information related to investigative activities: gathers, reviews, and compiles information such as incident reports, licenses/permits, certifications, protective orders, criminal and driver histories, crime lab reports, 911 dispatch transcripts, and medical records; drafts investigative reports, case summaries, subpoenas, search warrants, evidence requests, and related documents.
Stays abreast of criminal investigative techniques and practices, crime trends, and courtroom procedures; attends seminars and training courses; obtains various criminology certifications; and performs firearms practice drills.
Operates or uses various equipment, tools, firearms, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains duty weapon, motor vehicle, cameras, radios, surveillance equipment, and other power or motorized equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
For Applicants With Prior Military Service:
We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:
Leadership Under Pressure: directing fast-moving investigative work with composure and making rapid, defensible decisions when scrutiny is high.
Operational Planning and Execution: building solid investigative plans and running multi-step legal processes smoothly.
Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving: shifting direction quickly and adjusting techniques to overcome obstacles.
Team Cohesion and Communication: working smoothly with partners and handling tension professionally.
Safety and Risk Awareness: spotting threats early, staying legally compliant, and protecting evidence integrity.
Technical and Equipment Proficiency: using investigative tech effectively and supporting legal work with accurate digital tools.
