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CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

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State of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

Job No:
540961
Work Type:
Full-time Location:
PHOENIX Categories:
Law Enforcement/Detective/Corrections/Protective Services
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION REENTRY
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.
CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
( POLICE
DETECTIVE
)
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION DEPUTY DIRECTORS
  • SPECIAL
OPERATIONS UNIT 701
East Jefferson Street Phoenix, Arizona 85043 ADCRR
  • 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 Departments 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, debrief of previously validated Security Threat Group ( STG ) members
  • Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments certifications of groups and members
  • 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
  • Assist with state, county, federal and municipal agencies and other department units with investigations of all types of crimes
  • Attends AZPOST continuing and proficiency training to maintain peace officer certification
  • Attends annual Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry ( ADCRR ) training/meetings
  • Drives on State business with possible overnight stays
  • Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment as police officer
  • 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
  • Applying and 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, including proper sentence structure, grammar and punctuation
  • Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  • Organization and time management
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Report writing Ability to:
  • Lift/Carry up to 100+ lbs.
  • Push/Pull up to 100+ lbs.
  • Walk/Run up to 1.00+ miles
  • 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
AZPOST POST AZPOST
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.)
R2-10-207.11
).
  • Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
  • Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
  • Exceptional retirement program
  • Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
  • An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account