Investigator - G120 - District Attorney's Office

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares case files for prosecution.
• Attends preliminary hearings on all felony cases.
• Obtains police reports and transcripts; obtains investigators' observations; obtains crime lab reports, photos, and evidence; runs criminal background checks; obtains medical records.
• Prepares discovery information for defense counsel.
• Interviews victims and witnesses.
• Prepares for motion hearings.
• Transports evidence to crime labs.
• Testifies before the Grand Jury.
• Prepares cases for trial; verifies that subpoenas have been served to all witnesses; obtains all evidence needed for the case while observing chain of custody procedures; interviews and reviews the case file with witnesses; obtains certified court records; makes documents for court presentation including maps or photos.
• Oversees the maintenance of an assigned vehicle.
• Assists in the administration of department files.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. 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.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed in an office.

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