Police Officer Lateral (Detective)

Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona

Salary: $27.849 per hour.

Position Summary:

This position is open to currently certified AZPOST officers. Successful applicants will be responsible for following up on criminal investigations that include report writing, interviewing, scene and evidence processing, and coordination with the county attorney’s office for case prosecution. This position is also subject to an on-call rotation, participation with the regional critical incident team, completing background investigations for new hires, and assisting with dignitary protection.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct case follow up to include interviews, writing case supplements, processing evidence, reviewing camera footage, and obtaining search warrants and subpoenas.
  • Assist with case prosecution to include working with the county attorneys office to issue cases, present at grand jury, and testify as needed during trial.
  • Participate with the regional critical incident team and attend various meetings as a representative of UAPD.
  • Conduct background investigations for new hire employees and assist with Professional Standards investigations as needed.
  • Assist with dignitary protection and field intelligence collection as needed.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
  • Successfully pass background check to include a polygraph, psychological and physical examination, and drug screening.
  • Current AZPOST Certificate.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 2 years experience working in an Investigations Unit.
  • Basic Investigations Certification.