Collision Reconstructionist

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Collision Reconstructionist who will work under general supervision and be responsible for conducting specialized collision investigation and reconstruction. This is a non-sworn, unarmed position, with no arrest authority.

Conducts collision at-scene and follow-up investigations, causation and contributing factor analysis, and completes detailed reports and court testimony.

Qualifications

• Requires ten (10) years of experience as a police officer with at least five (5) years of experience as a technical collision investigator or collision reconstructionist.
• OR ten (10) years of experience as an automotive or insurance industry investigator, with at least five (5) years of experience as a technical collision investigator or collision reconstructionist.
• OR three (3) years of experience as a civilian collision reconstructionist with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering, or other physical science-based degree.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized collision investigations and reconstruction, on-scene and follow-up.
• Performs causation and contributing factor analysis.
• Completes detailed reports and provides court testimony.
• Provides investigative and expert support to Department employees and attorneys.

Skills

Police experience

Collision reconstruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona. Visit our website at www.azdps.gov

Collision Reconstructionist

Salary: $78,493.54 - $109,015.59

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Collision Reconstructionist who will work under general supervision and be responsible for conducting specialized collision investigation and reconstruction. This is a non-sworn, unarmed position, with no arrest authority. Conducts collision at-scene and follow-up investigations, causation and contributing factor analysis, and completes detailed reports and court testimony. Provides investigative and expert support to Department employees and attorneys representing the Department. Performs related duties as assigned. This position isuncovered; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires ten (10) years of experience as a police officer with at least five (5) years of experience as a technical collision investigator or collision reconstructionistORten (10) years of experience as an automotive or insurance industry investigator, with at least five (5) years of experience as a technical collision investigator or collision reconstructionistORthree (3) years of experience as a civilian collision reconstructionist with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering, or other physical science-based degree.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability to work irregular hours and/or respond to emergency callouts on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 pounds).
• Physically able to inspect vehicles by going in, over, and beneath as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the State.

Must successfully complete a background investigation.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.