Professional Staff Investigator

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Staff Investigator position at the City of Tucson’s Police Department investigates and analyzes evidence to determine the cause and source of crimes. This position manages caseloads, assists the public and law enforcement agencies, and reviews prescreens for police and professional staff applicants. Work is performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• At least two (2) years of related experience
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License
• Must be available to work any shift required by the department, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Overtime will be required as necessary.
• The training process is extensive; incumbents will attend an Academy that is 10 weeks long and will be required to complete 12 weeks of field training.
• The probation period is 18 months.
• Work is fast-paced and often stressful.
• Requires the ability to adjust quickly to changing job assignments and the ability to safeguard confidential information.
• Incumbents will often be exposed to highly sensitive and graphic content to include written documentation, photos and other evidence collected as part of investigative reports.
• This position requires the ability to safely drive both sedan and SUV-type vehicles during daylight and nighttime hours. This requirement also includes times of inclement weather.
• Candidates placed on the Eligibility List must successfully pass the following: An extensive background investigation, including local, state and national criminal and fingerprint checks. A polygraph examination to verify information you have supplied in the Preliminary Applicant Questionnaire. Pre-employment medical, drug and psychological evaluations. Motor Vehicle History review
• Incumbents will be required to obtain the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Network Terminal Operator Certification within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least two (2) years of investigation experience, law enforcement, public safety, loss prevention, crime scene management, forensic science, or experience in related field

Responsibilities

• Assists with interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects, collecting and analyzing evidence, including digital evidence, and conducting research to gather data and build a case.
• Drafts warrants, draws diagrams of crime scenes, conducts research and shows lineups to aid in the investigation.
• Assists public and law enforcement agencies by responding to telephone calls and correspondence, discussing cases and other issues as appropriate, and providing statistics or general information.
• Manages investigation caseloads by preparing and maintaining files, processing paperwork, writing reports, and processing evidence.
• Reviews prescreens for Police and professional staff applicants by reviewing their paperwork, conducting interviews and background investigations, and providing assistance to personnel as needed.
• Creates court-ready exhibits.
• Testifies in court by presenting case evidence and exhibits, and by explaining and verifying details from investigations.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage
• pension plan
• optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
• 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years
• twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• paid tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment
• off- and on-the-job training
• opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees