Investigator - Major and General Crimes

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About the Position

The Investigator provides critical and often complex administrative, operational, and functional support to the Major Crimes Division and or the General Crimes Division. This position may interact with the public, inmates, other law enforcement entities, and employees of MCSO. Assignments within the Divisions may include an on-call rotational status, working with Cold Case (Homicide) Unit, Jail Crimes Unit (JCU), Property Crimes, Financial Crimes, Crimes Against Persons or other investigative details. The Investigator maintains compliance with state and federal laws, related rules, regulations, and Office Policy.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office:
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO - become one with us!

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month

• Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)

• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcomingMCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively

• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees.

• Access to free County gyms

• Learn more at Benefits Overview

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Three (3) years of related investigative experience.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Other combinations of post-secondary education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Within six months of hire, must obtain an Arizona Criminal Justice Information (ACJIS) certification and maintain certification. Training is provided on duty.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a polygraph examination and an extensive background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Investigative experience in law enforcement, public safety, crime scene management, forensics, or other relevant legal or private sector field experience.
• Investigative experience related to criminal misconduct.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Investigates and participates in case investigations within a Unit.
• Conducts follow-up phone calls, emails, and in-person contacts with members of the public, law enforcement, and various investigative partners.
• Locates and interviews employees, complainants, and witnesses; obtains and reviews evidence as needed.
• Prepares complex investigative reports and completes required paperwork, collects and impounds evidence, and other related documentation.
• Manages assigned caseload, performs case prioritization and conducts follow-up, and maintains case files.
• Maintains ongoing communication with supervisor on the status of investigations to ensure all cases are reviewed in detail and following compliance requirements.
• Queries law enforcement databases and maintains law enforcement sensitive information as required by law and Office policy; performs requests for documents and inquiries into Judicial or Executive reports as necessary.
• Provides information that factually represents the findings of investigations.
• Comprehends and maintains a strong working knowledge of applicable criminal law, Office policies, procedures, and Court Orders; understands the implications of new information.
• Prepares cases for prosecution and testifies in Judicial processes as required.
• Maintains all County issued equipment.
• Travels offsite for investigative or administrative purposes.
• Completes annual and mandatory training as specified in Office policy.
• Attends training classes in investigative methods, investigative trends, and subjects related to assigned area.
• Performs other duties and functions as directed by supervisor; assists other units/divisions as necessary.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs primarily indoors in an office setting with some outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions exposed to the elements. Tasksrequire sitting, standing, walking, driving a vehicle and involve managingfrequent interruptions, time pressures, and high work volumes. Responsibilities require concentration, accuracy, ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.

Work environment

• Indoors/occasionally outdoors
• Temperatures rarely above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
• Frequently in confined areas
• Conditions may rarely include smoke/dust, wet/damp area, stairs or ladders, dim lighting, bright lighting
  

Physical environment

• Sitting, standing for extended periods of time.
• Walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
• Distinguishing colors
• Bending/kneeling, reaching
• Twisting, climbing, crawling
• Crouching, balancing
  

Social environment

• Traumatic subject matter
• Time pressures
• High volume of work
• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Concentration/vigilance
• Teamwork
• Working in close physical proximity with others
• Conditions frequently include interruptions, handling multiple or complicated tasks
• unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, isolation, public contact, overtime/rotating shifts
• Conditions may rarely include emergencies, dangerous environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Methodology and techniques of performing administrative or criminal investigations.
• Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Microsoft 365 and Office applications, and Adobe Pro.
• Court Orders and Search Warrants.

Skill in

• Interviewing and using interrogation techniques.
• Collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Documenting information clearly and factually.
• Applying logic to evaluate conflicting information.
• Assessing documents for accuracy and legal compliance.

Ability to

• Maintain updated knowledge of legal compliance needs and understand the implications of new information.
• Comprehend and comply with related rules and regulations, state and federal laws, and Office policy.
• De-escalate conflict and defuse stressful situations.
• Communicate successfully in verbal and written format as appropriate for the audience.
• Interact professionally with all levels of employees, the public, and other agencies.
• Interview diverse individuals and groups to gather details.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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