Investigator Specialist II

Posting Expires:
March 1, 2026

Salary Range: $65,000 – $72,000 annually

The Investigator Specialist position is a key function in the Office of the City Solicitor’s Investigation Division. The person in this position makes evaluative judgments based on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions and administrative procedures in deciding whether there is reasonable cause to support a finding or make objective recommendations regarding resolutions and appropriate remedies to resolve cases. The person in this position also provides investigation support to community prosecution by collaborating with city departments, partners, communities and citizens, and has the knowledge and skills to provide guidance and clarification on the rules, regulations and other legal requirements applicable to the agency’s jurisdiction.

Individual works under general supervision and reports to the Solicitor’s designee(s).

• Responsible for conducting difficult investigations to support criminal, traffic, code enforcement case prosecution and diversion programs and community prosecution.
• Responsible for researching and collecting archive data relative to case outcome on past defendants. Required to perform law enforcement duties to include, but not limited to, investigations of criminal, traffic, code enforcement, and community prosecution cases.
• Responsible for assessing, analyzing and drawing conclusions from investigative evidence; and presenting the findings and deficiencies to superiors and the appropriate assistant solicitor.
• Provide oversight of field investigations.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, supervision, clarification, and use of applications to less experienced personnel on reporting investigations.
• Assist the Chief Investigator in managing and leading the Office of the City Solicitor’s investigative team to operate as a high‑performing team.
• Conduct tabulation of data and reporting function.
• In the absence of the Chief Investigator, may be asked to lead, manage and supervise the investigative team.
• Uses available technology and its application to gather evidence and develop cases.
• Values teamwork and demonstrates the willingness to assist others to complete work assignments. Assists and participates in trainings, workshops, seminars, meetings, and events which may occur outside normal hours of operation.
• Provide law enforcement support and leads specialized law enforcement initiatives and details for the department.
• Serves as lead fingerprint technician for the Department and Municipal Court, and conducts background checks for current and new‑hire employees.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication and relationship skills and can build partnerships with key stakeholders. Demonstrates ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment and ability to manage multiple priorities. Resourceful when collecting and developing facts and other pertinent data.
• Possesses extensive knowledge and demonstrates proficiency in the use of GCIC, Court Case Management System, APD Image Director, and Horizon Incident Report Review. Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information.
• Able to obtain the cooperation and confidence of others.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and seven (7) years of skilled investigation experience and 2‑3 years of community involvement experience. Must have a Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certification.

• Must have and maintain a Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Must obtain and maintain GCIC certification.
• Must have and maintain POST certification.
• Must have and maintain DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certificate.

• POST certification, undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice or related field and 5 years of skilled investigation experience and 2‑3 years of experience in community prosecution.