Part Time Criminal Investigator - Savannah Police Department - (no benefits)
City of SavannahAbout the role
Posting number: 2603209
Department: Savannah Police Department
Division: Criminal Investigations Division
Job classification: Police Officer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement
Summary
Continue Your Service. Make Every Hour Count.The Savannah Police Department is seeking an experienced, dedicated law enforcement professional to join our Criminal Investigations Division as a Part-Time Detective. This unique opportunity is ideal for a current or former certified peace officer who has a passion for investigative work and wants to continue making a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of a reduced work schedule.
As a Part-Time Detective, you will conduct thorough, impartial investigations of criminal offenses; identifies, collects, and preserves evidence; prepares cases for prosecution; and works cooperatively with prosecutors, victims, witnesses, and allied agencies.
We're looking for professionals who bring sound judgment, integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to ethical policing. If you have experience investigating criminal cases, collaborating with prosecutors and partner agencies, and building cases that stand up in court, we encourage you to apply.
Whether you're transitioning from a full-time law enforcement career, recently retired, or seeking a flexible opportunity to continue serving your community, this position offers the chance to use your knowledge and experience where it matters most.
- Continue serving your community in a meaningful investigative role.
- Apply your years of investigative experience without the demands of a full-time schedule.
- Work alongside highly skilled detectives, forensic specialists, prosecutors, and regional law enforcement partners.
- Contribute to complex investigations that make a lasting impact on public safety and victims' lives.
- Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule of up to 19 hours per week, coordinated with the Detective Sergeant to support operational needs.
If you're ready to put your investigative skills to work, help bring offenders to justice, and continue a career built on service and professionalism, we invite you to become part of the Savannah Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division.
Your experience matters. Your service continues. Your impact starts here.
- Hourly rate commensurate with experience and departmental pay scale.
- This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.
Examples of duties
Case Investigation
- Conducts follow-up investigations of assigned criminal cases, including property crimes, financial crimes, crimes against persons, and cold cases as assigned.
- Reviews initial incident reports, identifies investigative leads, and develops case strategies.
- Locates, interviews, and obtains statements from victims, witnesses, and suspects in accordance with constitutional and departmental requirements.
- Conducts photographic lineups, canvases, and surveillance activities as needed.
- Maintains detailed, accurate, and organized case files documenting all investigative activity.
Evidence Collection and Management
- Identifies, collects, preserves, and processes physical and digital evidence in accordance with department policy and chain-of-custody requirements.
- Submits evidence to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab or other approved facilities for forensic analysis and tracks results.
- Reviews and analyzes video surveillance footage, phone records, financial records, and digital evidence.
Legal Process and Prosecution Support
- Prepares and executes search warrants and arrest warrants; drafts supporting affidavits establishing probable cause.
- Presents cases to the District Attorney's Office; briefs Assistant District Attorneys on case facts and evidence.
- Testifies in municipal, state, superior court, and federal proceedings, including grand jury presentations, preliminary hearings, and trials.
- Prepares clear, complete, and accurate investigative reports, supplemental reports, and case summaries.
Collaboration and Communication
- Coordinates with patrol officers, crime scene technicians, forensic analysts, and other detectives on active investigations.
- Maintains liaison with federa
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