Special Investigator - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona
State of Arizona
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Phoenix, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

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Description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

  • Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team_

SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Job Location:
Address: 1324 N. 22ND AVE PHOENIX, AZ 85009


Posting Details:

Salary:
$66,483.10

Grade: 20


Job Summary:
Background check and In-state travel is required.

  • This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling, 2 days remote). This may change dependent on business needs._
  • The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance._

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.

Training (Mandatory Firearms, AZPOST, ADOT)


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

  • Pertinent State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules, and regulations
  • Modern law enforcement methods, best practices and procedures
  • Search and Seizure, rules of evidence and custody of prisoners
  • Defensive tactics
  • First Aid, CPR
  • Court systems, procedures, and protocols
  • Activity reporting and accounting procedures established for the work system
  • Principles of report writing
  • Have previously served as a certified peace officer in Arizona, another state, or federal agency, and meet all of the minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona Peace Officer.

Skills in:

  • Communicating professionally and diplomatically, under difficult and even contentious circumstances
  • Use and care of firearms, Operate police equipment in emergency situations
  • Exercise discretion in the use of force
  • Interviewing and interrogation techniques which provide positive results pursuant to contact with victims, witnesses and suspects
  • Problemsolving and using good judgment
  • Have completed the basic and advanced training that demonstrates substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course.

Ability to:

  • Prepare clear and concise reports
  • Communicate effectively with staff members and the general public
  • Maintain moral standards and integrity
  • Work as a team and collaborate
  • Make effective and reasonable decisions under pressure
  • Operate law enforcement computers, software and database programs
  • Maintain required firearms certification
  • Understand and interpret laws and regulations
  • To obtain an appointment with an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency.

Selective Preference(s):


Experience, education, and training in law enforcement/criminal justice environment and course work resulting in full authority Peace Officer Certifications as mandated by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST).

Minimum of 3 years in an investigative or detective unit.


Pre-Employment Requirements:
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Full Authority certification.

Weapons certified in accordance with AZ P.O.S.T. standards, Valid Driver License.

  • If 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._

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

  • Sick leave
  • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
  • Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  • By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at it
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