Criminal Investigator 1

Coweta Judicial Circuit (Troup County / LaGrange, GA) Criminal Investigator I

The Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office (Troup County / LaGrange, GA) is seeking to fill one (1) Criminal Investigator I position. This position plans and conducts investigations in defense of clients charged with criminal offenses, including client interviews, evidence analysis, scene investigation, witness location and interviews, records collection, and background checks. The Criminal Investigator will work cooperatively with attorneys to develop strong client relationships, defense theories, and evidence supporting thereof, prepare reports of interviews and developments in case investigation. One year of experience and P.O.S.T certification is preferred.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers and email a cover letter, resume, and State of Georgia Sensitive Position Application for Employment to Kate Barnett at kbarnett@gapublicdefender.org.

Description of Duties : Performs complex investigative work. Conducts investigations to include assisting in interviewing witnesses, complainants and / or law enforcement officials and preparing reports on findings in preparation for cases. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification; or two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification. Note : Some positions may require the incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.