Criminal Special Investigator

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRYCRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR (Police Detective)

Job Location:

Posting Details:

Job Summary:

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.

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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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;
Maintain confidentiality;
Compose written documents and reports

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 is required within one year of appointment. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter. Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. 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…