Investigator Supervisor

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About the Position

Are you ready to step up as a leader in the dynamic world of criminal defense investigations? If you have the skills and experience, the Office of the Public Defender could use your expertise! As an Investigator Supervisor, you'll lead a team of dedicated Defender Investigators, working closely with both internal and external partners. In this role, you will guide your team and shape the gathering of critical information and evidence to ensure strong legal representation for our clients. Ready for your next career move? Apply today!

About Us

With over 400 employees, the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative, client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

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 upcoming 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

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• High school diploma or GED

• Five years of criminal investigative experience

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license upon hire, have and maintain an acceptable driving record, and be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely

We Also Value

• Two years of supervisory experience

Job Contributions

• Supervise and manage the performance of a group of defender investigators; Evaluate, hire, train, and provide ongoing professional development for defender investigators

• Collaborate with the Director, Deputy Director, and Administrator to develop investigator programs that further the goals of the leadership team and align with the client-centered mission of the department

• Prioritize caseloads, assign cases, and monitor the progress of investigations to ensure timely completion

• Maintain an active caseload of complex and highly sensitive cases, including maintaining case files and case logs

• Identify, locate, and interview witnesses, assess credibility, and obtain statements; conduct field investigations, including crime scene analysis and evidence collection

• Collaborate with attorneys to develop effective defense strategies and case theories

• Review case documentation and recommend securing additional background information that may be needed for the case

• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports detailing findings and conclusions

• Liaison with law enforcement, experts, and other criminal justice agencies as needed

• Testify in court

• Present trainings and updates to employees and stakeholders and periodically represent the department as a leader during meetings

Working Conditions

• This position may include exposure to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.). Accuracy, decision-making, and concentration/vigilance may be constant occurrences. Interruptions, time pressures, high work volume, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others, and public contact may be frequent occurrences

• Travel to and from court locations, government facilities, and other job-related locations as necessary, which may include periodic travel outside of Maricopa County, subject to County policies regarding vehicle use

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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