Clarkston - Detective

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Job Overview

Department Clarkston Police Department
TypeOther
Job TitleDetective
Salary$45,760
Registration Fee$35.00
Location Clarkston, GA

Job Announcement

Clarkston Police Department, GA Public Safety Jobs

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DETECTIVE

The City of Clarkston Georgia is seeking to fill one (1) Police Detective position (Certified). This position is responsible for assisting fellow officers with interdepartmental duties and city activities; responding to the needs of the general public by performing police investigations; compiling reports, preparing cases for trial and appearing in court; maintaining and updating records for proper documentation; working to achieve the highest level of cooperation and to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement within the City of Clarkston.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Oversees complex criminal investigations including but not limited to: homicides, sexual assaults, armed robberies, home invasions, and property crimes such as burglaries;
  • Examines and processes crime scenes under various weather conditions to obtain clues and evidence;
  • Notes, marks, and photographs location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains and takes measurements of the scene;
  • Obtains facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons; takes depositions from victims; performs interviews and interrogations; records interviews;
  • Obtains summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence;
  • Analyzes completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed; prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures;
  • Testifies in court proceedings by providing reports, sketches and photographs;
  • Maintains equipment to ensure that it is in a state of readiness;
  • Preserves, processes and analyzes items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers and destroying evidence no longer needed;
  • Records progress of investigation; maintains informational files on suspects; submits reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants;
  • Updates supervisor on the status of all assigned cases;
  • Collaborates with other agencies; attends briefings and conferences with agencies requesting assistance;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Georgia POST certified Police Officer
  • Five (5) years police experience with a minimum of two (2) of those serving in a Criminal Investigations Division
  • Associate’s Degree with course work in political science, criminology, criminal justice or related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License

Pay:

  • $45,760 starting salary
  • Take home vehicle
  • $2,000 signing bonus upon hire

CLOSING DATE 

Open until filled. 

Contact LT Harry Hess for more information/interviews, hhess@cityofclarkston.com or 404- 292-9465. All applicants must complete a Clarkston Police Application packet to be considered for the position.


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