ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY 

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

POLICE DETECTIVE

(CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR)

Job Location:

Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Eyman
1305 East Butte Ave.
Florence, Arizona 85132
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $66,597.00 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 06/29/2024

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking to hire a qualified Police Detective to join the Office of Inspector General, Security Threat Group. Under the direction of a Special Investigations Supervisor, this position will investigate alleged suspected criminal violations of Federal, State, or local laws to determine if the evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution. Apply now!

Job Duties:

- Investigates/processes crime scenes, compiles investigation findings and presents findings in reports, testifies in administrative and criminal proceedings
- Searches for evidence and collects, records, and submits evidence for analysis
- Performs executive protection, conducts threat assessment investigations, gathers intelligence, and criminal trends
- Provides advance notice to supervisor, affected persons or agencies of impending situations having a potential risk of harm or adverse effect to the security of the Department operations
- Develops and uses informants or other sources to get leads to information relating to criminal activity, gang activity, and absconded felons
- Maintains surveillance and performs undercover assignments
- Makes decisions concerning the validation process of STG members, appeals and court proceedings
- Obtains/verifies evidence or establishes facts by interviewing, observing, and interrogating suspects and witnesses and analyzing records
- Obtains and executes search and arrest warrants
- Assists and collaborates with outside law enforcement agencies with investigations of all types of crimes
- Attends AZPOST continuing and proficiency training to maintain peace officer certification
- Attends annual ADCRR training/meetings
- Drives on State business with possible overnight stays
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
- Federal, State, and Agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and codes governing investigations and law enforcement operations as they apply to the investigative processes
- Investigative and interviewing techniques and terminology
- Principles and practices of case management, rules, and traditions
- History of prison gangs within the State
- Inmate management and supervision techniques and strategies
- Personal computers and software, as well as specialized systems used in law enforcement

Skill in:
- Applying techniques and methods of work management
- Interpreting Federal, State and agency laws, rules regulations, codes and policies governing investigation and law enforcement functions
- Investigative and law enforcement techniques and methods
- Written and verbal communication
- Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Organization and time management
- Public speaking and presentation
- Report writing

Ability to:
- Effectively communicate ideas, techniques, and information to coworkers, management, and judicial entities
- Review investigative case files for accuracy
- Establish cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies and outside entities
- Conduct surveillance
- Maintain confidentiality
- Compose written documents and reports

Selective Preference(s):

- At least one (1) year of work experience in another law enforcement agency conducting criminal investigations. AZPOST full-authority peace off