Police Investigator I

About the role

The current vacancies in the Criminal Justice Information Detail include:

• One (1) full-time vacancy
• One (1) part-time vacancy

Responsibilities

Specific duties in the Criminal Justice Information Detail include:

• Providing redaction to audio and video evidence in compliance with applicable public records laws
• Utilizing a wide range of computer systems
• Providing internal and on the job training on the systems utilized by this squad
• Locating 911/Radio audio tracks for court purposes as well as public requests
• Duties also include testifying in court to show chain-of-custody of video evidence.

Specific duties in the Gang and Mobile Field Force Detail include:

• Assisting with investigations utilizing various public safety and open source databases
• Assembling subject packets
• Constructing photo line-ups by scanning and retrieving pictures
• Preparing suspect bulletins
• Aiding with search warrants, surveillance, and other details
• Attending various gang intelligence meetings, conferences, and department meetings
• Maintaining and updating the Gang Member Identification Criteria (GMIC) database
• Maintaining the Gang Unit and Mobile Field Force roster and equipment database
• Completing various informational reports

Specific duties in the Neighborhood Drug Interdiction Detail include:

• Cooking the fleet maintenance for the undercover operation
• Entering data from confidential informant files
• Navigating when an informant's status has changed
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment
• Aiding with the auditing of asset forfeiture files

Specific duties in the Photo Safety and Towing Detail include:

• Reviewing and approving photo safety citations
• Conducting research on red light camera or speeding on green light citations to determine the identity of the violator
• Running a database search on the vehicles and driver’s license through the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) website to determine appropriate party
• Comparing photos and addresses of everyone at the registered address to determine if the violator is within the household
• Conducting further research if the respondent names a different driver from the violation
• Issuing citations when the violator is determined
• Preparing paperwork and exhibits for court hearings
• Testifying in court
• Collecting tow forms
• Preparing paperwork for the distribution and release of the vehicles towed
• Researching stolen, recovered, or abandoned vehicles to determine the rightful owners
• Comparing Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) with license plates and researching discrepancies
• Meeting the state-mandated deadline of notifying the rightful owner within three days of impound
• Determining if the vehicle is in a default situation with the lender, prior to releasing the vehicle
• Releasing vehicles to the registered owners and collecting applicable fees
• Serving as a liaison with the tow companies
• Reviewing the officers’ tow slips to ensure adherence with departmental procedures

Qualifications & Requirements

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to good (1 - 3 years) public contact experience in a law enforcement/public safety environment
• OR considerable (3 - 5 years) public contact work involving adverse situations and the explanation/interpretation of policies and procedures

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 examination is required
• 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

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.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED preferred
• Some (6 months - 1 year) experience utilizing a computer to enter and retrieve information is preferred

How to Apply

• Please indicate below which vacancy you are interested in.
• Select all the apply.
• How many years of public contact experience in a law enforcement/public safety environment do you have?
• Describe your public contact experience in a law enforcement/public safety environment below; include employment dates and names of employer(s).
• How many years of public contact work involving adverse situations and the explanation/interpretation of policies and procedures?
• Describe your public contact work involving adverse situations and the explanation/interpretation of policies and procedures below; include employment dates and names of employer(s).
• Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
• 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?