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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.

CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
(POLICE DETECTIVE)
Job Location:



Address:
Office of Inspector General
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) -Yuma
7125 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
San Luis, Arizona 853492

Posting Details:



Salary: $69,926.00 Grade: 21 Closing Date: 08/12/2026


Job Summary:


The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a qualified Criminal Special Investigator to join our law enforcement agency. 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 at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Yuma.


Job Duties:


- Investigates/processes crime scenes, compiles investigative 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 agency's operations
- Develops and uses informants or other sources to get leads to information relating to criminal activity, gang activity, and absconded felons
- Maintains surveillance, performs undercover assignments, and debriefs of previously validated Security Threat Group (STG) members
- Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments, and 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

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
- Computers and associated software
- Specialized systems used in law enforcement

Skill in:
- Work management techniques and methods
- 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 100+ lbs.
- Push/Pull 100+ lbs.
- Walk/Run 1+ 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

Selective Preference(s):


One (1) or more years of experience in another law enforcement agency conducting criminal investigations. And AZPOST full-authority peace officer certification through completion of a qualified POST secondary certification course of study through a community college or Arizona law enforcement academy

Pre-Employment Requirements:


An active full authority Peace Officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board certification is required within one year of appointment.

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).


If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.


All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).


Benefits:


We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- 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


Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page


Retirement:


Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.