Investigator II

Salary: $65,000 annually

Position Summary:

The purpose of this job is to provide investigative services for the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (“ACRB”). Responsibilities include conducting investigations; preparing investigation reports for use in administrative hearings; supporting the work of the Board and preparing investigative summaries and various other reports; etc.

Under the supervision of the Investigations Manager of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (“ACRB”), the investigator will perform professional-level investigative work primarily involving officer-involved-shootings/officer-in custody-deaths and use of force allegations in connection with the actions of sworn members of the Atlanta Police and Corrections Departments.

Essential Functions:

• Receives complaints in person, by telephone, in writing and by other means; answers questions and provides information on the functions and procedures of the Office of the ACRB to complainants, police officers, witnesses, members of the public and others.
• Identifies allegations and investigates complaints under the jurisdiction of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board using tact and discretion; interviews complainants, police officers, witnesses, experts and others and gathers physical and documentary evidence in order to provide a body of information for analysis and resolution of complaints.
• Maintains records, files and data and supporting documentation for each case handled; preserves evidence in a secure manner for evaluation and analysis, adhering to established customs and procedures regarding control and custody of records, including evidence.
• Analyzes information and evidence resulting from investigative activities and makes recommendations based on findings for resolution and complaints.
• Writes detailed reports on each complaint investigated, including factual backup documentation, analysis of findings and proposed recommendations.
• Summarizes and explains progress and results of investigation with complainants, police officers and their representatives.
• Regularly prepares lists and records accounting for status of assigned investigative caseload.
• Presents monthly cases to the ACRB member body and may testify before the same and other legal bodies on the subject of particular investigative and findings.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community groups, representatives of the Police and Corrections Department and other agencies involved in the legal system.
• Addresses and works with community groups, including participating in outreach and educational functions of the ACRB.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and additional experiences described in section 2a and 2b may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, with one year of experience equal to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units)
• Must have valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• POST Certification (Preferred for additional consideration)