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Georgia Department of Corrections

Criminal Investigator 1

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A Criminal Investigator works on criminal cases either as a police detective or private investigator. Investigates people accused of crimes, gathers evidence from crime scene or other searches, reviews evidence gathered by other law enforcement officials. Collects information that may be used for criminal prosecution.

$50,183 / year median in Georgia

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Job Description

JOB CODE TITLE POSITION
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POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END PSP090
Criminal Investigator 1 00106446 Unclassified 07/09/2026 07/16/2026
Jobcode:
PSP090
Jobtitle:
Criminal Investigator 1
Job Category:
Corrections Entry Salary:
$55,326.56
Pay Grade Max:
$72,300.95
Minimum Qualification:
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.
Preferred Qualification:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Two years of experience as a sworn staff member in law enforcement or corrections. Two years of experience in criminal and/or administrative investigations. Completion of Basic Law enforcement (PBLE) Certification. Completion of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) Certification. (Entry pay: $55,326.56 and Entry pay with mandate: $64,900.95).
Note:
This position is in the Southwest Region and is located at Autry State Prison in Pelham , Georgia. The selected applicant must reside 50 miles or less from the prison.
Location Name:
Office of Professional Standards Address1: Gibson Hall, 2nd Floor Address2: PO Box 1529
City:
Forsyth Zipcode:
31029
County:
MONROE COUNTY
Contact Name:
Stephanie Worley Fogarty Contact Phone#: 478-342-7855
Contact Email ID:
stephanie.fogarty@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
Resumes will only be used as supporting documentation. Applicants that do not have a PBLE certification from the GA Police Academy will be required to pass a Physical Agility Test. Once the position closes and all applications have been reviewed, interviews will take place in person.