Criminal Special Investigator
Join our Agency as a Criminal Special Investigator and help the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry reimagine corrections in the State of Arizona.
Job Summary
This position will allow you to perform critical protective and investigative assignments.
Job Duties:
* 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
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
* Investigative and interviewing techniques and terminology, principles and practices of case management, rules and traditions
* History of prison gangs within the State
* Inmate management and supervision techniques and strategies
* Personal computers and software, as well as specialized systems used in law enforcement
Skill In:
* Applying techniques and methods of work management
* Applying and interpreting Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, codes and policies governing investigation and law enforcement functions
* Investigative and law enforcement techniques and methods
* Written and verbal communication, including proper sentence structure, grammar and punctuation
* Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
* Organization and time management
* Public speaking and presentation
* Report writing
Ability To:
* Lift/Carry up to 100+ lbs.
* Push/Pull up to 100+ lbs.
* Walk/Run up to 1.00+ miles
* Effectively communicate ideas, techniques, and information to coworkers, management, and judicial entities
* Review investigative case files for accuracy
* Establish cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies and outside entities
* Conduct surveillance
Selective Preference(s):
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
Pre-Employment Requirements:
An active Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification are required within one year of appointment.
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.