What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Investigator III - Financial Crimes Unit Assignment position at Mesa Police Department?
Salary
$57,478.93 - $80,320.86 Annually
Location
Mesa, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
15852
Department
(H210)Police
Opening Date
04/04/2025
Closing Date
4/17/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in the Financial Crimes Unit.
A Police Investigator III performs responsible investigative work within the Criminal Investigations Division of the Police Department. An employee in this role is responsible for conducting thorough investigations into criminal activities. This involves collecting and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and collaborating with law enforcement and legal professionals. By compiling detailed reports that document all findings, they provide essential accounts of crimes that are crucial for building strong cases. Their work not only supports law enforcement efforts but also plays a vital role in aiding successful prosecutions. The Police Investigator III frequently handles questions from defense attorneys and provides recommendations to prosecutors and probation officials regarding jail sentencing and restitution. This position will also assist the unit supervisor as needed. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
Financial Crimes Unit: A Police Investigator III assigned to the Financial Crimes Unit performs detailed investigations of felony cases involving bad checks (NSF, closed account), forgery, fraud-related theft, credit card-related crimes, identity theft, counterfeit currency, and fraudulent schemes (local and international). Specific duties include reviewing evidence such as: bank statements and cancelled checks; reviewing crime reports; conducting investigative interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses; writing initial and supplementary police reports; obtaining, serving, and returning all types of subpoenas; testifying in court; assist with writing search warrants; preparing cases for prosecution; submitting items into evidence; filing charges with the County Attorney's Office; and recommending dispositions for cases.
The Police Investigator III is a civilian classification that performs police work without having the power of arrest. This classification is unique in that it is the only civilian position authorized by the County Attorney’s Office to sign as the complainant on criminal complaints as a sworn officer does. A Police Investigator III is the Police Department’s liaison with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (by assignment). Work requires considerable independence, initiative, and judgment in performing the investigations and related duties. Supervision is typically received from a sworn employee in the Criminal Investigations Division who reviews work through direct observation, reports, meetings, and results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) investigative experience for a law enforcement agency OR a minimum of two years’ sworn law enforcement experience involving investigations in the related assignment area. Financial Crimes Assignment: considerable (3 - 5 years) experience conducting investigations in a financial institution may substitute for the required years of experience in a law enforcement setting.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Experience investigating bad checks, forgery, credit card fraud, fraudulent schemes, or interpreting financial records is preferred (Financial Crimes assignment).
Link To Job Description
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4035.pdf (Download PDF reader)
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
01
Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED?
How many years of investigative experience for a law enforcement agency do you have? Please detail your experience on your application.
Please describe your investigative experience for a law enforcement agency, including all employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
04
Do you have a minimum of two years sworn law enforcement experience involving fraud investigations? Please detail your experience on your application.
Please describe your sworn law enforcement experience involving fraud investigations, including all employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
06
How many years of experience do you have conducting investigations in a financial institution? Please detail your experience on your application.
Please describe your experience conducting investigations in a financial institution, including all employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
08
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
Please describe your experience investigating bad checks, forgery, credit card fraud, fraudulent schemes, or interpreting financial records, including all employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, enter N/A.
10
If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?
Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?
Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?
Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?
If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.
Required Question
Employer City of Mesa
Address PO Box 1466
Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466
Phone 480-644-2758
480-644-3240
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mesaaz
$57,478.93 - $80,320.86 Annually
Location
Mesa, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
15852
Department
(H210)Police
Opening Date
04/04/2025
Closing Date
4/17/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in the Financial Crimes Unit.
A Police Investigator III performs responsible investigative work within the Criminal Investigations Division of the Police Department. An employee in this role is responsible for conducting thorough investigations into criminal activities. This involves collecting and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and collaborating with law enforcement and legal professionals. By compiling detailed reports that document all findings, they provide essential accounts of crimes that are crucial for building strong cases. Their work not only supports law enforcement efforts but also plays a vital role in aiding successful prosecutions. The Police Investigator III frequently handles questions from defense attorneys and provides recommendations to prosecutors and probation officials regarding jail sentencing and restitution. This position will also assist the unit supervisor as needed. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
Financial Crimes Unit: A Police Investigator III assigned to the Financial Crimes Unit performs detailed investigations of felony cases involving bad checks (NSF, closed account), forgery, fraud-related theft, credit card-related crimes, identity theft, counterfeit currency, and fraudulent schemes (local and international). Specific duties include reviewing evidence such as: bank statements and cancelled checks; reviewing crime reports; conducting investigative interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses; writing initial and supplementary police reports; obtaining, serving, and returning all types of subpoenas; testifying in court; assist with writing search warrants; preparing cases for prosecution; submitting items into evidence; filing charges with the County Attorney's Office; and recommending dispositions for cases.
The Police Investigator III is a civilian classification that performs police work without having the power of arrest. This classification is unique in that it is the only civilian position authorized by the County Attorney’s Office to sign as the complainant on criminal complaints as a sworn officer does. A Police Investigator III is the Police Department’s liaison with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (by assignment). Work requires considerable independence, initiative, and judgment in performing the investigations and related duties. Supervision is typically received from a sworn employee in the Criminal Investigations Division who reviews work through direct observation, reports, meetings, and results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) investigative experience for a law enforcement agency OR a minimum of two years’ sworn law enforcement experience involving investigations in the related assignment area. Financial Crimes Assignment: considerable (3 - 5 years) experience conducting investigations in a financial institution may substitute for the required years of experience in a law enforcement setting.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Experience investigating bad checks, forgery, credit card fraud, fraudulent schemes, or interpreting financial records is preferred (Financial Crimes assignment).
Link To Job Description
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4035.pdf (Download PDF reader)
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
01
Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
How many years of investigative experience for a law enforcement agency do you have? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
Please describe your investigative experience for a law enforcement agency, including all employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
04
Do you have a minimum of two years sworn law enforcement experience involving fraud investigations? Please detail your experience on your application.
- Yes
- No
Please describe your sworn law enforcement experience involving fraud investigations, including all employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
06
How many years of experience do you have conducting investigations in a financial institution? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
Please describe your experience conducting investigations in a financial institution, including all employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
08
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience investigating bad checks, forgery, credit card fraud, fraudulent schemes, or interpreting financial records, including all employer(s). Please also detail your experience on your application. If none, enter N/A.
10
If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?
- Honorable
- Dishonorable
- Uncharacterized
- Other than Honorable
- Entry Level
- Bad Conduct
- General
- Current Active Duty
- N/A
Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?
- Yes
- No
Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?
- Yes
- No
Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?
- Yes
- No
Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?
- Yes
- No
If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.
Required Question
Employer City of Mesa
Address PO Box 1466
Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466
Phone 480-644-2758
480-644-3240
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mesaaz
Salary : $57,479 - $80,321
