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Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position but should not be considered all inclusive.
- Investigates allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing involving the affairs of the City by any department, board, bureau, commission, institution, authority, retirement system, City official, employee, firm, corporation, or other agency of the City.
- Investigates alleged misconduct involving the affairs of any person who has/had dealings with the City or its agencies.
- Devise a written investigative plan detailing the strategy and estimated duration of the investigation.
- Delegates work to subordinates as necessary to ensure the integrity of evidence collected is maintained.
- Uses resource materials such as the following to assist in investigations: Official Code of GA. Ann., City Charter, City Ordinance, and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Evaluates facts, employs sound deductive reasoning to draw and support appropriate conclusions, and make recommendations.
- Creates accurate and well documented investigative reports.
- Testifies as expert witness in court and administrative hearings.
- Assists attorneys with service of subpoenas, background checks on individuals, surveillance, and other investigative assistance as required.
- Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all City personnel, supervisors, City Council members, contractors, and vendors.
- Coordinates investigative activities with those of other agencies.
- May oversee junior investigative and administrative staff as required.
- Operates the Department of Law’s Document Management System with proficiency.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors required to perform the job successfully.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, including the Official Code of GA. Ann., City Charter, City Ordinance, and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigative and legal principles, including the application of Garrity v. New Jersey, 385 U.S. 493 (1967).
- Knowledge of basic administrative and/or office tasks; legal terminology, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skilled in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources and evaluating facts and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions.
- Skilled in compiling information, creating and delivering clear, concise and fact-based verbal and written reports.
- Ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and managers, law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and the public.
- Ability to follow established standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Client/Customer service oriented.
- Well-regarded by peer groups and other professional both within the City and externally.
- Works efficiently and effectively under stress while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and documents.
- Continuously improves skills by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Actively promotes the Department of Law’s values by participating in committees, collaborating across practice groups, fostering positive relationships departments, boards, and agencies within the City.
- Sharing institutional knowledge and experience.
- Adherence with the City of Atlanta’s Code of Ethics.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Licenses/Certificates/Experience Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study and up to eight (8) years of experience as an investigation’s manager, investigator, or police officer or any combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree and holds a C.V.S.A. (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) Examiner Certification and eight to ten years as an investigation’s manager, investigator or police officer or any combination of education, experience, and certification. Attainment of the CFE designation (Certified Fraud Examiner) or currently pursuing the certification.
Job Type: Full-time
License:
- C.V.S.A. (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) (Preferred)
Application Question:
- Do you have experience as an Investigation Manager, Investigator, Police Officer or in other public safety role?
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
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