Police Assistant - Violent Crimes Bureau

About the role

Join the Phoenix Police Department as a Police Assistant in the Crime Gun Intelligence Unit / National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Unit. This role focuses on implementing crime gun intelligence programs and utilizing eTrace to provide leads to investigators handling firearm-related crimes. Phoenix, the 5th largest city in the U.S., values excellence, integrity, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Test-firing eligible firearms.
• Collecting DNA.
• Entering and correlating ballistic evidence into NIBIN.
• Transporting evidence.
• Completing firearm traces via eTrace.
• Interpreting and analyzing data associated with NIBIN investigative associations.
• Writing supplemental reports.
• Training other employees in the use of machines and software related to the Integrated Ballistic Identification System.
• Responding to subpoenas and testifying in court regarding involvement in cases.
• Working closely with outside agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE).

Requirements

• Two years of public contact or customer assistance experience.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record.
• Positions in the Police Department must meet background standards appropriate to non-sworn roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Police Records Management Systems.
• Handling and/or processing evidence.
• Report writing.
• Case management.
• Collaborating within a team.
• Proficiency handling firearms.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans, including a $150 monthly City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Free bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off: 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees: up to 480 hours (12 weeks) for birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Pay

Pay Range: $23.06 to $35.78 per hour. Hiring Range: $23.06 to $28.04 per hour. The actual salary offer will consider skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Recruitment closes August 20, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.