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Criminal Investigator 1

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Public Defender Council, Georgia

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Sep 22, 2025 Post Date

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Georgia Capital Defender – Criminal Investigator I

The Georgia Capital Defender Division is seeking to hire a Criminal Investigator I representing indigent defendants in State Capital cases. Criminal Investigators play an integral part in the capital defense team’s work by providing expert guidance in the areas of mental health, cognitive impairments, developmental disabilities, impact of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, as well as other psychosocial factors. The Investigator must be accurate, precise, and pay close attention to detail. The candidate selected will be offering support to clients while guiding them through the legal process. Must possess the capacity to identify, collect, and review a vast array of records relating to the client’s life history. The Investigator must be able to organize and prioritize workload to manage cases efficiently, in addition to working collaboratively with a team of attorneys, experts, and the court. The ability to absorb and integrate large amounts of information is preferred.

Interested applicants should apply on Team Georgia Careers (https://ga.taleo.net/careersection/ga\_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&organization=19400101370) AND submit a cover letter and resume to Nathanial Studelska, Capital Division Director, at [email protected]. Make sure to include “GCD: Criminal Investigator I” in the subject line of your email.

Job Description and Requirements: A master’s degree in social work, psychology or a related field is preferred. Experience in criminal and /or capital litigation, and knowledge of social history and mental health issues is a plus. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel extensively throughout Georgia and out of state. Spanish-speaking also a plus.

Job Description: Criminal Investigator I (https://gapubdef.org/wp-content/uploads/Job-Description-Criminal-Investigator-I-09-2025.pdf)

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification; or two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification. Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.

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+ Requisition ID: LAW0AOC

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Oct 22, 2025