CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Avondale, AZ

4d • $69,926 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to hire 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.

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 Personal computers and software, as well as specialized systems used in law enforcement
• Skill in Applying techniques and methods of work management
• 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 up to 100+ lbs.
• Ability to Push/Pull up to 100+ lbs.
• Ability to Walk/Run up to 1.00+ 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 Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification are required within one year of appointment.
• 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.
• The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance
• Employment is contingent on the 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must 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 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