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About the Position

Are you an accomplished detective with extensive experience working homicides and persons crime cases? Do you love gathering facts, conducting interviews, and collecting evidence? Then apply to be our Detective!

In this position, you will work with prosecutors, outside law enforcement agencies, and other MCAO detectives on unsolved homicides and sexual-related cases, and potentially provide your expertise on current cases.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the pursuit of truth and justice!

Possibility of this position being grant-funded and would be contingent on the continued support of the grant.

About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO)

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

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We Require

• Five years of full-time law enforcement experience

• Two years of investigative experience in a full-time plainclothes case carrying investigative assignment, or equivalent, with a Federal, State, County, or municipal law enforcement agency

• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• The applicant must be certified by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) as a full authority Peace Officer at the time of appointment or qualify for Arizona Peace Officer certification prior to finalized offer

• The Appointing Authority does not provide police academy training to qualify applicants for the Arizona Peace Officer certification for this position

• Applicants must submit to a pre-employment polygraph exam, a post-offer psychological examination, and physical/drug screening

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background investigation of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement

We Also Value

• Documented experience in the investigation of complex criminal cases

• Experience working with prosecutors

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

• Experience investigating homicides and persons crimes

Job Contributions

• Conduct interviews of victims/witnesses in criminal cases

• Locate witnesses and documents, information, and evidentiary items

• Compose extensive reports, memos, and other correspondence using a computer

• Serve criminal subpoenas, legal processes, and/or documents as required

• Maintain AZ peace officer certification requirements in accordance with AZPOST Admin Code R-13-4-111 for all sworn positions

• Meet with attorneys and assist in the preparation of cases for trial

• Testify in court as required

• Perform advanced, specialized, or original criminal investigations that may involve undercover or covert responsibilities, search warrants, and arrests

• Communicate with and assist law enforcement agencies regarding unsolved homicide and violent crime investigations within Maricopa County, the State of Arizona, or Nationwide

• Review of criminal investigations that may involve incompletely tested evidence and evaluate the evidence for potential further laboratory testing

• Develop and present homicide and cold-case related training for diverse audiences

Working Conditions

• Office and enclosed areas in a fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

• May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about during the course of performing duties

• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, investigations, meetings, and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds

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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