The West Georgia Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to fill one (1) Criminal Investigator II 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 Employment Application/State of Georgia Sensitive Position Application For Employment to Maryellen Simmons at msimmons@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.