Civilian Investigator

**Summary Statement**:
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking knowledgeable and experienced law enforcement personnel to serve in the Major Incident Division (MID). This division was established to perform criminal investigations of critical incidents involving the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer due to a use of force encounter.

Civilian Investigators are responsible for conducting a variety of investigative or support responsibilities in the Department of Public Safety. This is a non-sworn, unarmed position and will not have the primary mission of responding to in-progress incidents or making arrests. Provides investigative support to Department employees and attorneys representing the Department. Performs related duties as assigned. This job is designated as uncovered. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.

**Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)**:

- Conducts crime scene and criminal investigations involving law enforcement use-of-force or criminal misconduct.
- Assembles investigative effort and materials into a comprehensive investigative report.
- Researches and collects information from various databases (i.e., public and private databases, etc.)
- Conducts interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, and suspects to further investigations.
- Authors and reviews court orders and search warrants and completes required paperwork, evidence impounds, etc.
- Creates investigative support material, such as photographic line-ups, crime bulletins, fliers, etc.
- Produces reports, forms, and paperwork that are used to file misdemeanor or felony charges against suspects.
- Attends court hearings for the purpose of testifying to job duties, reports, etc.
- Develops, deploys, and evaluates training initiatives related to the Major Incident Division.
- Gathers data from department personnel and field locations, including processing crime scenes and transporting evidence.
- Gathers, reviews, and analyzes police reports and other records as needed.
- Prepares and presents testimony in court proceedings.
- Prepares and presents information to other investigative units within the Department and to other law enforcement agencies as necessary.
- Maintains current knowledge of Department directives, various criminal statutes, case law, and administrative policies and procedures.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:
**KNOWLEDGE OF**:

- report writing techniques in order to prepare clear**, **accurate and comprehensive reports.
- law enforcement methods and techniques (e.g., conducting interrogations, interviews, investigations, etc.) used to reveal and discern information related to an investigation.
- legal and law enforcement terminology to interpret documents and prepare reports.
- research techniques, statistical analysis, and data collection.
- electronic information systems to access data and prepare reports.
- modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- business English, spelling, and grammar.
- federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing state employment search and seizure, administrative proceedings, and court procedures.

***SKILL IN**:

- the use of computer keyboard devices.
- analyzing complex information and drawing valid conclusions.
- the use of various electronic equipment, including photographic, and audio and video recording equipment.

***ABILITY TO**:

- communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- work within stringent deadlines.
- organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks to complete job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.
- work independently with mínimal supervision.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of assignment.
- read, comprehend, and interpret complex written and/or financial materials.
- understand written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks accurately.
- perform mathematical and statistical calculations.
- perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
- exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information.
- exercise diplomacy when dealing with people in sensitive situations.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
Requires a minimum of 20 years of law enforcement experience at the local, state, or federal level.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
Five (5) years of assignments in investigative details and experience in homicide or law enforcement use of force investigations.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:
Must pass 2-mile walk in under 40 minutes.
Must demonstrate ability to walk up twelve flights of stairs.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver license at the time of employment.
May be required to travel to perform certain work functions.
May be required to work extended or irregular hours.
May be required to respond to hearing and court appearances as needed.
Must obtain and retain Arizona Crim