GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

Investigator - Wildlife Law Enforcement Specialist Senior Covered

Job Location:

Address:  9140 East 28th Street, Yuma, Arizona 85365

Posting Details:

Hiring hourly range: $30.00 - $38.00 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 03/01/2026

Job Summary:

WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST SENIOR
“Investigator”
FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION / REGION 4 / YUMA, AZ BASED
FLSA- NON-EXEMPT / GRADE 22 (hiring range $30.00 - $38.00)
CLOSING DATE: 03/01/2026

The Law Enforcement Specialist Senior performs investigative work related to wildlife, watercraft, off-highway vehicles and related environmental laws and regulation violations. Responsible for revocation case tracking and submission to the AZGFD Commission for civil action/license revocation. Conducts patrols and special projects such as checkpoints, secures and tracks evidence, prepares and executes search warrants, maintains regional intelligence files and acts as intelligence liaison with investigators from other LE agencies. Responsible for the use and accountability of investigative funds and specialized equipment.

Job Duties:

Major duties include:

- Conduct LE patrols and investigations for violations to Title 17, Title 5 and appropriate OHV related title 28 violations. Secures and manages evidence, prepares reports and disseminate findings to the County attorney, court and other enforcement agencies.

- Prepares and executes search warrants. Serves as primary contact.

- Secures and tracks evidence. Prepares and executes search warrants, maintains regional intelligence files and acts as intelligence liaison with investigators from other enforcement agencies. Responsible for the use and accountability of investigative funds and specialized equipment. Serves as Regional standardization officer for OGT and WILDS reporting.

- Provides specialized help such as conducting forensic analysis of smart phones, tablets, computers, and other electronic devices used in the commission of wildlife crimes.

- Provides specialized help towards wildlife law enforcement investigative services and expertise in license fraud and social media/networking investigations.

- Patrols, investigates and assists regional officers with complex case work, search warrants, proactive repeat offender projects, proactive decoy projects, proactive unmarked and undercover patrols and projects. May assist any region in planning, coordinating and evaluating complex law enforcement investigations. May work in cover/undercover capacity on occasion.

- Maintain good working relationship with prosecuting attorneys, courts, other law enforcement agencies and other resource management agencies

- Maintain Arizona State Peace Officer certification. Ensure compliance with ARS title 17, wildlife laws: ARS title 5, water-sports; ARS title 28, relating to Off-Highway vehicle laws and other statutes. Prepare civil actio