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SalaryPosting Date
01/29/24Application Deadline
01/31/24Pay Range
Full Pay Range: $31.00 - $44.00 per hourSalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
County AttorneyAbout the Position
Are you a skilled detective? Do you have extensive experience working with Domestic Violence crimes? We are looking for an experienced detective to assist in Domestic Violence-related investigations and prosecutions.
Do not miss this opportunity to be part of the pursuit of truth and justice!
About the Office of the County Attorney
We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!
Proud to Offer
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and stability since 1871
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Learn more atWork With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
- Five years of full-time law enforcement experience, which includes two years of investigative experience in a full-time plainclothes investigative assignment, or equivalent, with a Federal, State, County, or Municipal Law Enforcement Agency
- High school diploma or GED
Other Requirements
- Applicant must be certified by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) as a full authority Peace Officer and in good standing at the time of appointment
- Applicants must submit to a pre-employment polygraph exam, a post-offer psychological examination, and physical/drug screening for all sworn positions
- Applicants must possess and have the ability to maintain, appropriate certifications and credentials, depending on the assignment
- Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
- The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background investigation of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement
We Also Value
- Documented experience in the investigation of complex criminal cases
- Experience working with prosecutors
- Experience investigating Domestic Violence-involved crimes (aggravated assault, strangulation, stalking, homicide, etc.), specifically involving adult intimate partner victims
Job Contributions
- Conduct interviews of victims/witnesses in criminal cases
- Locate witnesses, documents, information, and evidentiary items
- Compose extensive reports, memos, and other correspondence using a computer
- Serve criminal subpoenas, legal processes, and/or documents as required
- Maintain AZ peace officer certification requirements in accordance with AZ POST Admin Code R-13-4-111 for all sworn positions
- Meet with attorneys and assist in the preparation of cases for trial
- Testify in court as required
- Perform advanced, specialized, or original criminal investigations, which may involve undercover or covert responsibilities, search warrants, and arrests
- Communicate with and assist law enforcement agencies regarding Domestic Violence assault investigations within Maricopa County/State of Arizona/Nationwide
- Communicate with the jail intelligence unit to identify defendants who are violating their release conditions and review communications to identify threats/coercive control tactics to victims made over jail communications
- Work with victim services to support victims' attendance at court and participation in the criminal case
Working Conditions
- Office and enclosed areas in a fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
- May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about during the course of performing duties
- Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, investigations, meetings, and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles
- Ability to move up to 20 pounds
- This position is federal or grant-funded (Should grant funding be discontinued, this position is subject to elimination.)
Selection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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