County Attorney Special Investigator - County Attorney's Office (0826)

Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty assisting attorneys in case preparation; performs related work as assigned.

About the role

The Coconino County Attorney's Office is a public law office in Northern Arizona located in the heart of Flagstaff. We are a team of approximately 20 attorneys and 30 legal staff dedicated to the vigorous and fair prosecution of crime throughout Coconino County, protection of the rights of crime victims, and effective legal representation of the County and County special districts.

Our mission: “We serve the public by advocating for justice and empowering our community to thrive.”

• Justice: We advocate for fair and equitable outcomes.
• Service: We value working for something bigger than ourselves.
• Trust: We inspire confidence with truth, reliability, and respect.
• Integrity: We honor our commitments, with courage.
• Connection: We invest in each other and our community.
• Excellence: We strive to be our best every day.

Location

Coconino County (Pop. 145,000) lies in the northern section of Arizona and encompasses a diverse landscape of mountains and high desert, national parks including the Grand Canyon National Park, and tribal lands of the Havasupai, Hualapai, Hopi, and Navajo Nations. It is the second largest county by area in the continental United States and contains a large part of the Coconino National Forest, the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in North America. The county seat is Flagstaff, nestled against the San Francisco Peaks, the highest elevation in Arizona. Other communities include Page, Williams, Tusayan, and Sedona.

Responsibilities

• Locates and interviews witnesses
• Serves subpoenas
• Photographs/records clients, witnesses, or crime scenes
• Evaluates crime scenes
• Locates and retrieves police reports
• Testifies in court
• Confers with attorneys regarding strengths/weaknesses of case
• Trains staff on basic case investigation
• Drafts office reports related to statutory reporting requirements
• Trains and consults with law enforcement agencies
• Supports the Civil Division, including forfeitures, mental health investigations, adoptions, and civil litigation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions: public speaking, driving, sitting, working with and around others, dealing with interruptions, repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work, vision acuity (near) for routine office and customer service duties, hearing and speech for ordinary conversation, finger dexterity for typing and paperwork.

Requirements

• Six years of law enforcement experience; OR
• Associate degree in a related field and five years of law enforcement experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of law enforcement experience; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be AZ Post Certified within 60 days of hire.
• Must obtain an Arizona driver’s license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report.

Preference: Homicide and narcotics investigation experience.

Skills

Considerable knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, and regulations governing investigations
• Forensics
• Narcotics
• Psychology/psychiatry
• Jail/prison/parole/probation procedures
• Proper handling of legal evidence
• Investigative techniques

Working knowledge of:

• Legal practices and courtroom procedures
• Standard office practices

Skill in:

• Following investigative leads
• Interviewing reluctant or hostile witnesses

Ability to:

• Analyze complex criminal cases
• Understand and explain investigative procedures
• Work impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Prepare and maintain records and reports
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Pay

Hiring Range: $60,268.00 - $72,321.60

Position Range: $60,268.00 - $87,604.00

Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week, including:

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage:

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability