Seasonal Senior Civilian Investigator

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Conducts fair, timely, thorough, and involved investigations of potentially high-profile incidents including, but not limited to, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, death, illegal possession/sales of drugs or weapons.
• Authors original and supplemental Incident Reports, which will vary in length and content.
• Conducts follow-up phone calls, emails, and in-person contacts with members of the public, law enforcement, and various investigative partners.
• Collects data or information from various sources (i.e., computerized crime and traffic databases, etc.)
• Contacts other law enforcement agencies, investigative leads, probation officers, etc. for additional information, and utilizing automated systems to research criminal history and conducts background checks.
• Conducts interviews with suspects, victims, witnesses, parents/caregivers under the supervision of an Investigations Sergeant.
• Authors and reviews Court Orders and Search Warrants and completes required paperwork, evidence impounds, etc.
• Files cases for prosecution with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office; may sign as the complainant on criminal complaints as a sworn officer does.
• Creates investigative support material, such as Photographic Line-ups, Crime Bulletins, Fliers, etc.
• Drives unmarked police vehicles at the discretion of an investigative supervisor for investigative or administrative purposes.
• Reviews various reports on impounded evidence for the purpose of property purges, crime analysis, pended lab results, etc.
• Assists investigative supervisors with various responsibilities in the Records Management System (RMS) to include updating case management and case management queries.
• Impounds property or evidence by following Impound Procedures in Public Safety Department policy manual.
• Creates, updates, or maintains spreadsheets, timelines, or other digital records of largescale or high-profile investigations.
• May conduct background investigations for prospective sworn police Department employees.
• Attends court hearings for the purpose of testifying to job duties, reports, etc.
• Assists with training of new employees in this same job classification.
• Attends training classes in police methods, investigative trends, and subjects related to assigned area.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve Police Department operations, decrease investigative turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Proficient in the use of a Records Management System (RMS.)
• Ability to use various security and investigative platforms.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.
• Research techniques, statistical gathering, evaluate and analyze data.
• Utilize independent judgment and execute sound course of actions.
• Organize information that is collected from multiple sources so that it can be easily accessed.
• Work successfully and collaboratively with campus constituents and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and proficient with utilizing database systems to retrieve data.
• Demonstrates a high degree of ethical behavior and adheres to the standards and regulations of the University and legal environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Experience/ Education

• Minimum 10 years of experience conducting high-profile investigations in a law enforcement capacity. Recent experience preferred.
• Crime scene management, forensics, or other relevant training or experience.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting:      6-7 hours a day
• Standing:  1-2 hours a day
• Walking:   1-2 hours a day
• Lifting:      Occasionally
• Carrying:   Rarely
• Pushing:    Rarely
• Bending:   Occasionally
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling:     Rarely
• Climbing:    Rarely
• Reaching:    Occasionally
• Grasping:     Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:  Continuously
• Driving:       Rarely
• Work Environment:  Office building on site.