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Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Special Investigator Supervisor, performs statewide, national, and at times international investigations of a highly complex nature, oftentimes involving multiple criminal offenses, working with a high degree of independence. Reviewing allegations, complaints, or other information to determine if criminal offenses may have been committed. Conducting investigations, including but not limited to; theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, conspiracy, fraudulent schemes, political corruption, etc. Conferring with prosecuting attorneys regarding the progress of investigations, quality of case files and evidence, drafts of subpoenas, warrants, etc. Preparing affidavits to obtain search warrants, arrest warrants, wiretaps, and physical characteristic court orders.
Individuals who have served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and whose certification as a peace officer has lapsed, or served in another state or a federal agency, may be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing in lieu of attending an Arizona peace officer basic course at an academy.
The selected candidate will have to complete the Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) prior to the background process.
Background check and in-state travel is required.
Essential Job Duties:
Reviewing information and documents; analyzing data, planning case strategy, maintaining case files and evidence; preparing case reports.
Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects on the phone or in person. Travel as required, including state, interstate, and international that may require overnight stay. Engage in undercover investigation operations, conducting surveillance of case suspects, and investigative activity with other local, state, and federal agencies.
Preparing and serving search warrants; conducting searches; seizing and securing evidence. Serving arrest warrants; physically arresting suspects and booking suspects in jail.
Conferring with prosecuting attorneys (e.g. Asst. Attorney General, County Attorneys, US Attorney) concerning investigations and legal issues.
Testifying in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
Experience, education, and training in law enforcement/criminal justice environment and course work resulting in a full authority Peace Officer Certifications as mandated by Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST). Minimum 3 years in an investigative or detective unit.
Requirement(s):
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Full Authority certification.
Weapons certified in accordance with AZ P.O.S.T. standards.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.
As this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
To apply and be considered:
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must apply directly on the state website. To do so, please visit:https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/fa94dce0-127b-4611-9397-29d45385fc3e
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
- Great Work-Life Balance!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,483.10 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
