Duties:

• Responds to crime scenes; examines the scene of the crime to obtain clues and gather evidence.
• Investigates suspected criminals and the facts of cases.
• Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends and arrests suspects.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants in person and by telephone; obtains statements.
• Develops intelligence resources for use in investigations.
• Reviews investigative information; writes and files case reports.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations upon request; provides information on criminal activity to federal, state, and local enforcement agencies.
• Identifies, collects, marks, and preserves physical evidence; photographs crime scenes, lifts fingerprints, makes composites, and transfers evidence to state crime lab.
• Plans court presentations with prosecuting attorneys; presents evidence and information; and testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Conducts surveillance.
• Conducts narcotics and gang investigations.
• Conducts test fires of seized and evidentiary weapons.
• Conducts background checks for prospective employees; assists with internal affairs investigations.
• Responds to after-hour emergencies as needed when on call.
• Serves on assigned teams and task forces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Department issued uniforms and equipment.
• State-of-the-art equipment.
• Regular annual merit increases.
• Employer Paid Retirement Plan.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Employer Paid Health Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Vacation and Sick Paid Time.
• 457 Plan and ROTH Plan.
• Paid Holidays – 11 per year.

Annual Education Incentives:

• $1,000 for an associate degree
• $2,000 for a bachelor degree
• $3,000 for a master’s degree

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by completion of a basic police officer training program; supplemented by two (2) years of previous experience that included law enforcement, patrol work, criminal investigations, or work in area of assignment.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a law enforcement certification in Georgia as issued by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Council.
• Assignment to special functions may require additional specialized training/certification pertaining to the area of assignment.