Criminal Investigator - Human Trafficking

Criminal Investigator

The mission of the Department of Law is to serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing legal representation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers and employees of state government and by honorably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General. The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Human Trafficking section of our Prosecution Division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Investigator conducts human trafficking investigations with a focus on domestic minor sex trafficking.
• Collaborates with criminal justice personnel, Prosecutors in conducting human trafficking investigations.
• Maintains and applies professional knowledge of current trends and developments related to work unit assignment.
• Responds to assignments and requests for assistance by reviewing documentation, conducting interviews of witnesses and suspects, and gathering intelligence information for human trafficking investigations.
• Executes search warrants to obtain evidence of human trafficking. Identifies and seizes human trafficking evidence during the execution of on-site search warrants.
• Follows appropriate laws, guidelines, and policies in maintaining the chain of custody of evidence.
• Collects, reviews, and evaluates the necessary electronic evidence to identify and investigate domestic minor sex trafficking.
• Identifies potential assets subject to seizure due to human trafficking.
• Assists the appropriate entities and parties in submitting, organizing, analyzing, and processing items of evidence and other documentation for investigation and prosecutorial purposes in human trafficking investigations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer software in creating databases, spreadsheets, graphs, presentations and all other computer skills necessary to conduct human trafficking investigations.
• Prepares thorough and accurate case reports for all investigative activities in a timely manner, including : reports documenting interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects and reports documenting the execution of search warrants and the seizure of evidence.
• Presents accurate courtroom testimony utilizing proper courtroom demeanor.
• Assists prosecutors in preparing for trial by locating witnesses, serving subpoenas and assisting with trial preparation.
• Transports witnesses to court as needed.
• Locates missing and / or uncooperative persons for court or trial preparation.
• Maintains assigned equipment based on Department policy and standards.
• Participates in seminars and professional meetings, including law enforcement intelligence meetings, when available and approved in advance.
• Interacts with all levels of state and local government in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation, and contributes to excellent performance.
• Maintains relationships and liaisons with other agencies, departments, and the public according to Unit requirements.

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