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State of Georgia Job Description

Job Title: PS:Criminal Investigator (WL)
Job Code: 17063
Last Update: 9/1/2010
Salary Plan: Statewide Salary Plan (SWD)

(SWD)

Job Description, Responsibilities, Standards, and Qualifications

Job Description:

Investigates alleged or suspected violations of Federal, state, or local laws, rules and regulations to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

1. Collaborates with other authorities on activities such as surveillance, transcription, and research
2. Conducts background investigations
3. Conducts internal investigations of law enforcement agencies
4. Examines records in order to locate links in chain of evidence or information
5. Identifies case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations
6. Obtains and verifies evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses, or by analyzing records
7. Obtains information related to cases
8. Prepares reports that detail investigation findings

Sample Technical Competencies:

1. Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
2. Ability to use proper and effective interview and interrogation techniques.
3. Knowledge of law enforcement databases and other available sources of information.
4. Knowledge of legal procedures and processes.
5. Knowledge of case management tools, techniques, technology, and software
6. Ability to conduct surveillance, use covert devices, and interview informants.

Entry Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of related experience OR Three years of experience in law enforcement or related field OR One Year of experience at the PSP090 level or position equivalent Note: Some positions require Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification Note: Some positions may require incumbent to have a valid Class C Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

No preferred qualifications information is available.

Career Development Levels:

1. PSP092 - PS:Criminal Investigator (AL)
2. PSP093 - PS:Criminal Investigator (SP)

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The information presented, while not an exact or exhaustive listing, describes the work, performance standards, and qualifications typically required of positions or employees in this job. A specific position description or employee performance plan may differ as long as it is consistent with the core Responsibilities, Standards and Qualifications of that job.