Fugitive Apprehension Investigator
Fugitive Apprehension Investigator
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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 8000 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.
FUGITIVE APPREHENSION INVESTIGATOR
(CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR)
OFFICE INSPECTOR GENERAL - FUGITIVE APPREHENSION INVESTIGATOR
801 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix Arizona 85007
Details:
Salary: $66597.00
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 07/28/2025
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking to hire a qualified Criminal Special Investigator to join the Fugitive Apprehension Unit of 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 with specific emphasis on locating and apprehending fugitives as part of the U.S. Marshals Task Force.
- Develops and uses informants or other sources to get leads to information relating to criminal activity gang activity and absconded felon
- Maintains surveillance and performs undercover assignments
- Obtains and executes search warrants
- Assists and collaborates with outside law enforcement agencies with investigations of all types of crimes
- 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 Departments operations
- 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
- 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
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
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:
Use of physical force and law enforcement equipment to effect arrest
Conduct surveillance
Establish cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies and outside entities
Effectively communicate ideas techniques and information to coworkers management and judicial entities
Review investigative case files for accuracy
Conduct surveillance
Maintain confidentiality
Compose written documents and reports
At least one (1) year of work experience in another law enforcement agency conducting criminal investigations. 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
An active Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) 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 drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R.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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
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 pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
As a condition of participation in the CORP you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.
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 . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
