Detective

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About the Position

Do you love gathering facts and collecting evidence Then apply to be our Detective!

The Detective is responsible for various MCAO Investigator activities including the following:

• New and challenging role for experienced Law Enforcement Investigators

• Assist with the completion and disposition of cases interacting directly with Prosecuting Attorneys

• Provide investigative services to complete cases to final disposition

Dont miss this opportunity to be part of the pursuit of truth and justice!

About the Maricopa County Attorneys Office (MCAO)

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are also 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

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

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

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ

We Require

• Five years of full-time law enforcement experience which includes two years of experience in a full-time plain clothes investigative assignment with a State County Municipal or Federal law enforcement agency

• High School diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Applicant must be certified by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) as a full authority Peace Officer and in good standing at the time of appointment

• Valid AZ Drivers License upon hire

We Also Value

• Preference will be given to those applicants who have 5 years of experience in computer and mobile forensics. CFCE certification through IACIS or equivalent. Completion of Cellebrite CCO/CCPA. Experience using digital forensic tools and software. Understanding of computer hardware operating systems file systems network protocols and encryption. Ability to perform forensic imaging data carving and keyword searches to extract and analyze digital evidence from various electronic devices. Proficient in a variety of digital forensic tools and software such as FTK Axiom Graykey Cellebrite and open source forensic utilities

Job Contributions

• Conduct interviews of victims/witnesses in criminal cases

• Locate witnesses documents information and evidentiary items

• Develop utilize and maintain informants and information resources

• Conduct internal administrative investigations as assigned

• Compose extensive reports memos and other correspondence using a computer

• Serve criminal subpoenas legal process and/or documents as required

• Maintain AZ peace officer certification requirements in accordance with AZ POST Admin Code Rfor 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 which may involve undercover or covert responsibilities search warrants and arrests

• Operate a motor vehicle

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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