Lateral Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) Detective JR100232

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays (12 days)

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick leave

Personal Leave

Bereavement Leave

BCBS Maternity Overview Flyer

Life Insurance

Job summary

City of Peoria, Arizona seeks a Digital Forensics Unit Detective with at least 3 years of DFU experience, capable of recovering, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence. The role includes working either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 0700–1700, with on-call weeks and patrol overtime as needed.

Applicants must be able to complete DFU Detective training, participate in selection processes, and may advance through Patrol if probationary requirements are not met.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified applicants will have at least 3 years’ experience working as a Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) Detective, recovering, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence, and will either currently be working in the role or have worked in the role within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• DFU Detectives currently work either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, normally 0700 to 1700.
• On‑call assignments currently average one week per month.
• All Detectives are currently required to assist with filling staffing shortages in Patrol. Assignments are based on Department seniority and require Detectives to work occasional overtime shifts in Patrol.

Skills

DFU Detective experience

Evidence preservation

Digital forensics

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Highly qualified applicants will have at least 3 years’ experience working as a Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) Detective, recovering, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence, and will either currently be working in the role or have worked in the role within the last 12 months.

Selection Process

• Oral Board Interview: An assessment of the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.
• Tabletop Exercise: A scenario-based evaluation conducted following the oral board interview to assess decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Detective and Field Training

Employees must successfully complete the following training to qualify for a solo assignment as a DFU Detective.

• Detective FTO (DFU): Specialized training focusing on case management, investigative techniques, and DFU‑specific procedures.
• Patrol FTO: Abbreviated training to establish familiarity with departmental policies, patrol procedures, and operational standards.

Failure to successfully complete the Detective FTO phase will result in reassignment to Patrol, requiring completion of the entire Patrol FTO program. If not successful in the entire Patrol FTO program, employment will be terminated during the probationary period.

Probationary Period

Employees are subject to a one-year probationary period. After probation, if an employee’s performance as a DFU Detective does not “Meet Standards”, they will be reassigned to Patrol.

Assignment Details

• DFU Detectives currently work either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, normally 0700 to 1700.
• On‑call assignments currently average one week per month.
• All Detectives are currently required to assist with filling staffing shortages in Patrol. Assignments are based on Department seniority and require Detectives to work occasional overtime shifts in Patrol.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place to live, work, and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant who requires an accommodation for a disability should contact the human resources department at [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo.

Peoria es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick leave
• Personal Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• BCBS Maternity Overview Flyer
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance Program
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer-Provided Dental Insurance
• Employer-Provided Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Accident Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Pet Plan (PDF)
• Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
• Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program