CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Goodyear, AZ

4d•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. Apply today!

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 (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
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

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