Under supervision, the Criminal Investigator (Arson) investigates alleged or suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws, rules and regulations to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution or to report findings to the appropriate jurisdictional authority.

Collaborates with other authorities on activities such as surveillance, transcription, and research.

Conducts background investigations.

Conducts internal investigations of law enforcement agencies.

Examine records to locate links in chain of evidence or information.

Obtains and verifies evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses by analyzing records.

Obtains information related to cases.

Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.

Identifies case issues and evidence needed.

Utilizes proper software programs to store, collate and review financial information and evidence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

 INCENTITIVES: State issued vehicle, Uniforms and Specialized Training

 JOB SPECIFIC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFY:

1. A professional resume; OR

2.  A state of Georgia Standard Application (Please click here to download, complete and upload the application to your applicant profile); NOTE: This is a requirement for all applicants applying for this state position (both internal and external.)  The information you upload in the "profile" section of your submission is NOT the same as completing a stand-alone state of Georgia application.

3.  A complete transcript (Individual Officer Profile) of your Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (“P.O.S.T.”) training and history records, to include your officer profile page.  This record must be currently dated (dated no earlier than the day of your application submission), which will be reflected when you print this information.

 IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:

All candidacy presentations are subject to verification.  Applicants selected for hire must be able to pass routine criminal and driver’s history background checks. Please do not mail your submission.  Complete your submission by uploading all required documents into your profile, in this system, as instructed. 

Due to the volume of applications received, status on your application submission shall only be transmitted through this, the Team Georgia Careers online notification system.  Phone calls, emails, or in-person inquiries regarding status will not be provided.

Please be sure that the email address and the daytime phone number you list as your primary contact are addresses and numbers that are checked regularly.