Criminal Investigator

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Assistant Chief Prosecutor, performs a full range of in-depth investigations, requiring a comprehensive knowledge of law enforcement tasks associated with the investigation of criminal activity, and aids in the prosecution of cases in court. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness. This job class is treated as FLSA exempt.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field
Five (5) years specialized criminal investigations experience in law enforcement
Sworn peace officer certified by the Arizona Peace Office and Training Board (“AZPOST”) at the time of hire and must maintain AZPOST certification in good standing throughout employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice, or closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Basic job duties include case preparation, obtaining and reviewing law enforcement records, interviewing witnesses and crime victims, performing follow-up investigation (such as photography, crime scene visits, etc.), meeting with prosecutors to discuss open cases where further investigation is needed, meeting with expert witnesses, and drafting reports describing the details of an investigation.
Testifies in court regarding the facts of the case as known first-hand, evidence collected, notes, and actions taken. Appears in court to present evidence and sworn testimony on behalf of the SRPMIC.
May occasionally join the on-call prosecutor when called to the scene of a crime to provide assistance with advising officers and detectives on search and seizure, evidence gathering, witness interviews, and other topics as needed.
Performs other job-related tasks as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operations.