POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Investigations Area Supervisor, the Criminal Investigator I conducts criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations related to the authority granted to the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work of considerable difficulty in conducting criminal and administrative investigations for the Office of the Secretary of State.
• Support enforcement efforts of the Office of the Secretary of State as well as the various boards which operate in collaboration with the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State.
• Enforce Georgia statutes/policies and applicable rules of the boards.
• Investigate alleged or suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws/rules and regulations.
• Conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations and prepare reports upon conclusion.
• Prepare and submit reports that detail investigative findings and proposed responses and/or resolutions.
• Examine records in order to locate links in chain of evidence or information.
• Identify case issues and evidence needed based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of violations.
• Receive complaints and intelligence pertaining to possible violations of criminal and administrative statues, rules, and regulations under the authority or enforcement powers of the Secretary of State.
• Cooperate and collaborate with other state, local, and federal agencies on appropriate cases.
• Collaborate with other authorities on activities such as surveillance and research.
• Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.
• Conduct background investigations.
• Provide testimony in criminal, administrative, and civil proceedings.
• Maintain mandatory P.O.S.T. in-service training requirements for certification.
• Statewide travel is required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to use legal and appropriate use of force in confrontational situations.
• Ability to prepare clear concise reports in appropriate styles and formats.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to use all assigned equipment appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to use proper and effective interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of law enforcement databases and other available sources of information.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency laws, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of general investigative techniques.
• Ability to effect arrests.
• Knowledge of court and administrative proceedings.
• Ability to conduct surveillance, use covert devices, and interview individuals.
• Knowledge of case management tools, techniques, technology, and software.
• Ability to recognize trends in criminal activity/behavior.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and manage large numbers of cases.

SUPERVISION REQUIREMENT:  None required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Three (3) years in law enforcement or related field.  Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) (PBLE) certification in the state of Georgia is required.  A valid driver’s license is required. Must be age 21 or older and a United States citizen, and possess a strong moral character

Note: Employment in this position is contingent upon the passing and certification of the required medical and physical examination process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:  Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.