Agent

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking knowledgeable and experienced law enforcement officers to staff 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.

Agents conduct criminal investigations and general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the prevention of crime. 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.  Recruitment may close without notice.

1. Conducts crime scene and criminal investigations involving law enforcement use-of-force or criminal misconduct.
2. Develops and maintains an expertise in law enforcement use-of-force.
3. Locates witnesses and evidentiary items, and documents information for criminal investigations.
4. Conducts interviews of witnesses, suspects, and victims, and others.
5. Conducts investigations which may involve complex investigative procedures or covert responsibilities; testifies in court as required.
6. Composes extensive reports, memos, and other correspondence. 
7. Authors and serves search warrants, court orders, legal process, and/or documents as required. Arrests criminal and traffic law offenders and transports to jail. Uses appropriate force to subdue offenders.
8. Makes presentations for internal and external customers.
9. Prepares a variety of reports (statistical, activity, administrative, etc.) as required.
10. Works with other law enforcement agencies in planning, coordinating, and conducting investigations.
11. Prepares cases for court and testifies as a witness.
12. Operates and maintains a variety of law enforcement equipment, tools, weapons, and vehicles.
13. Maintains liaison with other law enforcement agencies, court systems, and the public to promote a cooperative law enforcement atmosphere.

 KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. criminal investigations, police methods, practices, and procedures.
2. departmental rules and regulations.
3. federal, state, and local laws governing traffic and crime, search and seizure activities, and the rules of evidence.
4. techniques of interviewing and interrogation.     

 
SKILL IN:

1. the operation of a vehicle under normal and/or adverse conditions.
2. the use of firearms and related police emergency equipment.

 
ABILITY TO:

1. prepare clear, accurate, and grammatically correct written reports.
2. maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.
3. Analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
4. treat persons with courtesy and respect while performing the Department’s mission.
5. read and understand complex written information.
6. observe and recollect details.
7. apply deadly force in accordance with law and Department policy.
8. work independently.
9. establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
10. work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, callouts, and overtime.
11. perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions.
12. Perform the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically take custody of persons; subdue and apprehend combative suspects; safely search persons and places; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and turn, etc.)
13. use specialized protective equipment or clothing.
14. communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
15. operate a computer to input and retrieve information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires fifteen (15) years of law enforcement experience which includes assignments in an investigative detail.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain AZ POST certification as a sworn peace officer or the ability to obtain AZPOST Peace Officer certification within sixty (60) days of appointment.
Must pass AZPOST firearms qualification course.
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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Eight (8) years of assignments in an investigative detail.  Previous experience in homicide investigation and officer involved shootings.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and/or field settings.
Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds each, in compliance with OSHA regulations.
May be required to respond to crime scenes or critical incidents.  
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes, or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals or bodily fluids.

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Salary : $65,383 - $91,602