CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Arizona State Government; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Parental Leave

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a qualified Criminal Special Investigator to join our law enforcement team at the Arizona State Prison Complex–Perryville in Goodyear, AZ. The role involves investigating alleged criminal violations and determining if evidence supports prosecution, under supervision.

The position requires AZPOST certification within one year of appointment, valid driver’s license, and successful completion of background checks, drug

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Agency laws, rules, regulations governing investigations and law enforcement operations.
• Investigative and interviewing techniques and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and processes crime scenes; compiles findings and presents in reports.
• Searches for evidence and submits for analysis; performs surveillance and undercover assignments.

Job description

THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
(Police Detective)

Job Location

OFFICE INSPECTOR GENERAL
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Perryville
2455 North Citrus Road
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details

Salary: $69,926.00
Grade: 21
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to hire a qualified Criminal Special Investigator to join our law enforcement agency. Under the direction of a Special Investigations Supervisor, this position will investigate alleged suspected criminal violations of Federal, State, or local laws to determine if the evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

Job Duties

• Investigates/processes crime scenes, compiles investigative findings and presents findings in reports, testifies in administrative and criminal proceedings
• Searches for evidence and collects, records, and submits evidence for analysis
• Performs executive protection, conducts threat assessment investigations, gathers intelligence, and criminal trends
• Provides advance notice to supervisor, affected persons or agencies of impending situations having a potential risk of harm or adverse effect to the security of the Departments operations
• Develops and uses informants or other sources to get leads to information relating to criminal activity, gang activity, and absconded felons
• Maintains surveillance and performs undercover assignments, debrief of previously validated Security Threat Group (STG) members
• Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments certifications of groups and members
• Makes decisions concerning the validation process of STG members, appeals and court proceedings
• Obtains/verifies evidence or establishes facts by interviewing, observing, and interrogating suspects and witnesses and analyzing records
• Obtains and executes search and arrest warrants
• Assist with state, county, federal and municipal agencies and other department units with investigations of all types of crimes
• Attends AZPOST continuing and proficiency training to maintain peace officer certification
• Attends annual Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) training/meetings
• Drives on State business with possible overnight stays
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment as police officer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, and Agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and codes governing investigations and law enforcement operations as they apply to the investigative processes
• Investigative and interviewing techniques and terminology, principles and practices of case management, rules and traditions
• History of prison gangs within the State
• Inmate management and supervision techniques and strategies
• Personal computers and software, as well as specialized systems used in law enforcement

Skill in:

• Applying techniques and methods of work management
• Applying and interpreting Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, codes and policies governing investigation and law enforcement functions
• Investigative and law enforcement techniques and methods
• Written and verbal communication, including proper sentence structure, grammar and punctuation
• Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Organization and time management
• Public speaking and presentation
• Report writing

Ability to:

• Lift/Carry up to 100+ lbs.
• Push/Pull up to 100+ lbs.
• Walk/Run up to 1.00+ miles
• Effectively communicate ideas, techniques, and information to coworkers, management, and judicial entities
• Review investigative case files for accuracy
• Establish cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies and outside entities
• Conduct surveillance
• Maintain confidentiality
• Compose written documents and reports

Selective Preference(s)

At least one (1) year of work experience in another law enforcement agency conducting criminal investigations.

AZPOST full-authority peace officer certification through completion of a qualified POST secondary certification course of study through a community college or Arizona law enforcement academy

Pre-Employment Requirements

An active Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification are required within one year of appointment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

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

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).