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Arizona State Government

CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Arizona State Government, Goodyear, Arizona, United States, 85338

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THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness. CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR (Police Detective) Job Location: Address: OFFICE INSPECTOR GENERAL Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Perryville 2455 North Citrus Road Goodyear, Arizona 85338 https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details: Salary: $66,597.00 Grade: 21 Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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. Apply today!

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. For driving or vehicle use, employees must possess a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. Employees who drive on state business must maintain acceptable driving records and statutory liability insurance. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation. All employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and yearly thereafter. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child

Robust and affordable insurance plan including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options

Exceptional retirement program

Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program

Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement: Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above. As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical 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.

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