Salary
$27.39 - $36.42 Hourly
Location
Tempe, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Police / Data & Technology
Closing Date
10/5/2024 at 11:59 PM Arizona
INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT
This recruitment is open until the position is filled.
First review of applications will occur on August 22, 2024.
Hourly Salary Range:
$27.39 - $36.42
Department / Division:
Police Department / Data & Technology
Job Type :
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Job Number:
RC#902133
DESCRIPTION
The Investigative Assistant will perform research for background investigations.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform comprehensive records checks of persons involved in criminal cases; compile criminal history packets which include collecting photographs, fingerprints and reports from a variety of agencies.
• Research similar crimes, criminal activity by a suspect, and/or local and national police trends to support investigative, proactive, and operational tactics to solve, predict, and prevent crimes.
• Conduct research for background investigations for police employment purposes and contractors when necessary.
• Research information for detectives to pinpoint individual’s identities by utilizing a variety of investigative and open source data bases.
• Maintain and update the Gang Member Identification Criteria (GMIC) including the coordination of security access to the system.
• Gather and review felony in-custody information.
• Perform investigative work on warrants using various computer systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Requires o ne (1) year of clerical, secretarial or paraprofessional experience.   Experience using databases, and/or open source information for research and/or data collection is preferred.  Experience in law enforcement is preferred.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
Requires a high diploma or GED.  An associate degree in criminal justice, social sciences, crime and intelligence analysis or closely related field is preferred.
Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
• Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Terminal Operator Certification (TOC).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Police background check
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.