Victim Assistance Investigator

This position performs investigatory, victim assistance and administrative duties in support of department operations.  This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. 

The grade for this position is 15.

MAJOR DUTIES
 

• Prepares trial calendars; sends notices and subpoenas; coordinates witnesses for trial; provides support for victims and witnesses; attends court to assist attorneys as needed.
• Coordinates victim services; corresponds with victims by telephone and mail; schedules victim conferences; obtains statements, medical release forms, or other evidence; updates victims on the status of the case; discusses restitution; notifies victims of pending court dates.
• Serves as liaison between attorneys and victims, witnesses and law enforcement agencies.
• Opens case files; receives warrants and bond sheets; makes copies; requests all required reports and records.
• Performs additional investigations for criminal cases; issues subpoenas and search warrants; schedules and attends forensic interviews.
• Prepares cases for Grand Jury; subpoenas officers; assists attorneys during presentations.
• Schedules and sends notices for plea conferences.
• Assists attorneys in court as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal law.
• Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of trail proceedings.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
• Knowledge of victims' rights and available victims' resources.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
 

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.