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CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

State of Arizona -
Yuma, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$69,926 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Credit union membership
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License
Driving
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

542531

YUMA

DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

Full-time

Closing at: Aug 12 2026 - 23:55 MST

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 8,000 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.

CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
(POLICE DETECTIVE)

Job Location:

Address:
Office of Inspector General
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) -Yuma
7125 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
San Luis, Arizona 853492
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $69,926.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 08/12/2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a qualified Criminal Special Investigator to join 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 at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Yuma.

Job Duties:

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 agency's operations
Develops and uses informants or other sources to get leads to information relating to criminal activity, gang activity, and absconded felons
Maintains surveillance, performs undercover assignments, and debriefs of previously validated Security Threat Group (STG) members
Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments, and 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
Obtains and executes search and arrest warrants
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 as police officer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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
Computers and associated software
Specialized systems used in law enforcement

Skill in:

Work management techniques and methods
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:

Lift/Carry 100+ lbs.
Push/Pull 100+ lbs.
Walk/Run 1+ miles
Effectively communicate ideas, techniques, and information to coworkers, management, and judicial entities
Review investigative case files for accuracy
Establish cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies and outside entities
Conduct surveillance
Maintain confidentiality
Compose written documents and reports

Selective Preference(s):

One (1) or more years of experience in another law enforcement agency conducting criminal investigations. And 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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

An active full authority Peace Officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board 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 driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.11).

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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 (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,
REHABILITATION & REENTRY

CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
(POLICE DETECTIVE)

Address:
Office of Inspector General
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) -Yuma
7125 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
San Luis, Arizona 853492
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $69,926.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 08/12/2026

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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR (POLICE DETECTIVE)

Address: Office of Inspector General Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) -Yuma 7125 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard San Luis, Arizona 853492 https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $69,926.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 08/12/2026

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,
REHABILITATION & REENTRY

CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
(POLICE DETECTIVE)

Address:
Office of Inspector General
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) -Yuma
7125 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
San Luis, Arizona 853492
https://corrections.az.gov/