CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking 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 at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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
• An active Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification is required within one year of appointment.
• Selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
• 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.
• Maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 establish 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

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).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed