CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

1d • $69,926 • 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) - Yuma.

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of Investigative and interviewing techniques and terminology, principles and practices of case management, rules and traditions
• Knowledge of History of prison gangs within the state
• Knowledge of Inmate management and supervision techniques and strategies
• Knowledge of Computers and associated software
• Knowledge of Specialized systems used in law enforcement
• Skill in Work management techniques and methods
• Skill in Applying and interpreting Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, codes and policies governing investigation and law enforcement functions
• Skill in Investigative and law enforcement techniques and methods
• Skill in Written and verbal communication, including proper sentence structure, grammar and punctuation
• Skill in Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Skill in Organization and time management
• Skill in Public speaking and presentation
• Skill in Report writing
• Ability to Lift/Carry 100+ lbs.
• Ability to Push/Pull 100+ lbs.
• Ability to Walk/Run 1+ miles
• Ability to Effectively communicate ideas, techniques, and information to coworkers, management, and judicial entities
• Ability to Review investigative case files for accuracy
• Ability to Establish cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies and outside entities
• Ability to Conduct surveillance
• Ability to Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to Compose written documents and reports
• An active full authority Peace Officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board certification is required within one year of appointment.
• Selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation.
• All employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
• 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• One (1) or more years of 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 agency's operations
• Develops and uses informants or other sources to get leads to information relating to criminal activity, gang activity, and absconded felons
• Maintains surveillance, performs undercover assignments, and debriefs of previously validated Security Threat Group (STG) members
• Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments, and 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

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed