Civilian Investigator - Case Management (Fixed Term Benefitted)

City of Peoria, Arizona•Peoria, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Peoria Police Department is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Civilian Investigator to provide specialized operational support within the Case Management Unit (CMU). Operating within the Criminal Investigations Division, this professional staff position focuses on criminal records integrity, disposition reconciliation, and state/national compliance reporting. The successful candidate will take ownership of the department’s Final Disposition Reporting (FDR) workflow, cross-referencing court records against arrest reports to systematically eliminate open disposition backlogs. The investigator serves as a crucial inter-agency liaison between the Peoria Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), municipal and county courts, and prosecutorial agencies to ensure the accurate, timely sharing of criminal history records.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalency
2 years’ experience. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.
Valid Arizona Class “D” Driver’s License upon hire.
Full Police Department background check required, including polygraph.
Attainment of Arizona State Criminal Justice Information Systems Terminal Operator Certification within 6 months of hire.
Exceptional Technical Precision: Strong administrative accuracy and acute attention to detail required for data entry, case management, and digital evidence tracking.
Strategic Communication: Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse external legal agencies, court staff, and internal department members.
System Familiarity: Prior experience or familiarity navigating complex law enforcement databases (such as AZDPS), legal compliance mandates, and judicial/prosecutorial workflows.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in criminal investigations and a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service.
Operating in a high-stakes environment, they must possess the adaptability to balance shifting priorities, handle complex tasks, and manage time efficiently to meet strict departmental and legal objectives.
We are looking for a candidate who can work seamlessly as an independent producer while maintaining a strong commitment to team collaboration and unit cohesion.
They should possess demonstrated experience building trusted, positive relationships with both internal staff and external stakeholders, backed by a genuine passion for law enforcement and making a meaningful impact within the Peoria community.

Responsibilities

Utilize complex local, state, and federal law enforcement databases to conduct comprehensive criminal records research.
Evaluate police reports against court outcomes (convictions, dismissals, or turn-downs), complete required correction forms, and submit them to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) to systematically reduce the department's open disposition backlog.
Partner and coordinate seamlessly with external judicial stakeholders, municipal courts, and juvenile agencies to secure necessary case input and facilitate the secure sharing of criminal history records.
Maintain precise electronic case history logs, scan and attach disposition reports into the internal police database, update case activity notes, and perform additional duties as assigned to support unit continuity.