Special Investigator

Gila, County of • Globe or Payson, AZ

20h

About The Position

The Special Investigator conducts interviews, interrogations, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examinations, criminal and applicant background investigations, crime-scene metal detection, and prepares and submits related documents and reports. The position also investigates complaints involving senior citizens and implements tailored safety programs addressing theft, fraud avoidance, and personal safety, including providing researched handout materials.

The role provides research for community-service projects; trains colleagues; explains County procedures and processes; participates in meetings; and negotiates or persuades. It creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters, and reports. The position interacts extensively with employees, customers, the public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups or individuals by telephone, email, and in person. It does not supervise other employees and has no budget responsibilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and seven years of law-enforcement and investigative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties. Required credentials include AZ POST Certification and Criminal Investigations Certification from the National Institute of Truth Verification for CVSA. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained; an unrestricted license is required upon appointment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with no felony convictions and must complete a background check and medical, polygraph, psychological, written, and oral examinations. The incumbent must pass psychological, polygraph, and medical evaluations and other training requirements, and may need additional skills training or technical certifications, including self-defense, use of impact weapons, CPR, and First Aid.

The work routinely takes place in an office, with occasional time outdoors, in a library, or in an automobile, and rare time in tight spaces. Duties may involve physical danger, including dangerous vehicles, gunshots, physical attacks, altercations, hazardous substances, and other workplace hazards. The role requires following applicable written safety procedures and manuals. Errors may have legal ramifications and may result in lost funding or damage to organizational credibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and seven years of law-enforcement and investigative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential duties.
• AZ POST Certification.
• Criminal Investigations Certification from the National Institute of Truth Verification for CVSA.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; an unrestricted driver’s license is required upon appointment.
• Be a U.S. citizen with no felony convictions.
• Complete a background check and medical, polygraph, psychological, written, and oral examinations before appointment.
• Successfully pass psychological, polygraph, and medical evaluations and other training requirements.
• Required skills include active listening, analytical and critical thinking, diplomatic communication, negotiation, time management, multitasking, typing, and data entry.
• Required abilities include memorization and recall, focus, multitasking, considering options, risks, and benefits, and deductive reasoning.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to obtain additional specific skills training and technical certifications, including self-defense, use of impact weapons, CPR, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews, interrogations, and CVSA examinations; perform criminal and applicant background investigations and crime-scene metal detection; submit documents and reports.
• Investigate senior citizen complaints and document actions taken.
• Implement programs for senior citizens on theft and fraud avoidance and personal safety, and provide researched handout materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide research for community-service projects.
• Train colleagues, explain County procedures or processes, participate in meetings, and negotiate or persuade.
• Create or edit documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters, and reports.
• Follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED