Crime Suppression Investigator, Sergeant

Position: CRIME SUPPRESSION INVESTIGATOR, SERGEANT

CRIME SUPPRESSION INVESTIGATOR, SERGEANT

Fulton County – South Fulton, GA (Salary: $69,942.60)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Four (4) years of experience in law enforcement, investigations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Specific License or Certification Required

• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification, obtained and maintained.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in performing essential functions and applying all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Purpose of Classification

Supervise and assist Investigators within the Crime Suppression Team in handling unusual or complex situations and investigations.

Essential Functions

• Supervise division investigators and support staff; develop plans and enforcement strategies using crime data; coordinate, assign, and review work of sworn and civilian staff.
• Evaluate training needs; provide instruction on operations, policies, and procedures; instruct deputies in use and qualification of firearms.
• Oversee deployment of personnel and K‑9 units; organize, prioritize, and assign work; ensure subordinates have resources to complete tasks; monitor status and inspect completed work.
• Conduct investigations of felonies and misdemeanors within Fulton County; conduct surveillance; perform controlled purchases of illegal narcotics; draft and serve warrants; test substances; meet with informants; conduct high‑risk search warrants; seize property; arrest and transport suspects.
• Process crime scenes: obtain photographs, fingerprints, and statements; establish identification; gather pertinent information for court or investigative purposes.
• Assist the District Attorney with prosecution preparation; prepare reports; maintain files for felony cases; chain of custody; present completed case files; testify in court as required.
• Prepare investigative documentation: training records, legal updates, incident reports, victim/witness statements, consent to search, warrants, criminal histories, citations.
• Conduct security checks; answer calls for assistance; respond to hazards while on patrol.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Necessary

Special Requirements

• Pass background investigation, drug screening, and polygraph.
• Pass physical fitness/agility standards (running, sit‑ups, push‑ups).
  May be required to submit to psychological profile test.
• At least 21 years of age; U.S. citizen; high school diploma or GED; no qualifying criminal convictions; clean driver’s record; good moral character; medical fitness per Fulton County Health and Wellness Department.
• Complete academy entrance examination as required by Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.

Examination & Qualifications

• Data Utilization, Human Interaction, Equipment/Tools Utilization, Verbal Aptitude, Mathematical Aptitude, Functional Reasoning, Situational Reasoning are required competencies.
• Physical Ability: light lifting (5‑10 lbs); sedentary work at keyboard or workstation.
• Sensory Requirements: color, sound, taste, odor perception; oral communication.
• Environmental Factors: exposure to confined spaces, animal/human bites, firearms, violence, disease, or hazardous substances.

EEO Statement

Fulton County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

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