Police Investigator II

Overview

The Police Department currently has a vacancy in the Missing Persons Unit. This recruitment will also be used to create an eligible list that may fill vacancies in other Police Investigator II assignment areas.

A Police Investigator II performs responsible investigative work not requiring police authority within the Police Department. Assignments may include the specialized areas of Missing Persons, Sex Offender Notification, Enforcement, and Tracking (SONET), Special Victims, and Recovered Property. Incumbents are generally responsible for reviewing police reports to determine the urgency of the situation, initiating attempts to locate reports, contacting other agencies/investigative leads/probation officers, and utilizing automated systems to research criminal history and perform background checks.

Incumbents in this class conduct non‑suspect interviews and may monitor suspect interviews. They will also write lengthy supplementary police reports, compile reports and statistics to document activity within the assigned unit, perform detailed red actions of police reports, and may be required to testify in court.

Incumbents will assist sworn personnel by creating and disseminating crime trend information/bulletins, assisting with the collection of records, evidence, Rule 15, etc. for detective’s investigations, and attending and reporting related operational information at Comp Stat meetings as requested.

Specific duties in the Missing Persons Unit include:

• Conduct thorough investigations into cases of missing persons.
• Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and coordinate efforts with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the Arizona Department of Child Services (DCS).
• Utilize specialized databases to investigate and research information.
• Prepare detailed reports.

Specific duties in the Recovered Property Unit include:

• Process tax and licensing applications, review and enter pawn/secondhand transaction information into the appropriate database, check for stolen property and wanted persons.
• Prepare new business files and scan documentation for record‑keeping purposes.
• Conduct periodic inspections and investigate violations committed by pawn/secondhand businesses.
• Complete written reports and testify in court as necessary.

Specific duties in the SONET Unit include:

• Analyze and conduct a risk assessment on sex offenders who recently moved to Mesa.
• Investigate and research information received from the NCMEC to build the case and allow sworn detectives to take action.
• Perform routine address verifications on low level Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs).
• Manage Offender Watch program and process court document requests.

Specific duties in the Special Victims Unit include:

• Research and investigate “cold cases”.
• Review and determine proper dissemination of summary reports and school reports received from the DCS.
• Assist other agencies with collection of sexual assault examination kits and perform audits on the medical suite equipment.
• Periodically conduct online searches for persons who are unable to be located to allow detectives to continue working the case.
• Locate individuals in a condensed timeframe for specific court cases.
• Create and manage a spreadsheet and timeline for incoming tips for large‑scale cases.
• Create photo lineups.

Other assignments may assist with subpoenas and court order processes, prepare numerous teletypes, assist national law enforcement agencies during the course of an investigation, and require a willingness to respond to call‑outs at night for large scale investigations. This position is responsible for performing other related duties as required.

Police Investigator II is a civilian classification that performs work of a quasi‑police nature. Work requires considerable independence, initiative, and judgment in performing the investigations required. Supervision is typically received from a sworn employee who reviews work through direct observation, reports, meetings, and results achieved. Police Investigator II is distinguished from Police Investigator III by the latter's greater responsibility of investigating felony crimes and filing…