What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detective position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
01/28/26
Application Deadline
02/11/26
Pay Range
$34.00 - $49.00 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
County Attorney
About the Position
Do you love gathering facts and collecting evidence? Then apply to be our Detective!
The Detective is responsible for various MCAO Investigator activities:
- New and challenging role for experienced Law Enforcement Investigators
- Assist with the completion and disposition of cases, interacting directly with Prosecuting Attorneys
- Provide investigative services to complete cases to final disposition
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the pursuit of truth and justice!
About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO)
We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are also proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance, with flex work schedule options
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site centerMaricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
- Five years of full-time law enforcement experience, which includes two years of experience in a full-time plain clothes investigative assignment with a State, County, Municipal, or Federal law enforcement agency
- High School diploma or GED
Other Requirements
- Applicant must be certified by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) as a full authority Peace Officer and in good standing at the time of appointment
- Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire
We Also Value
- Preference will be given to those applicants with documented experience in the investigation of complex criminal cases and experience working with prosecutors
- Preferred training and Certifications may be dependent upon Division needs. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish may be required for some positions
Job Contributions
- Conduct interviews of victims/witnesses in criminal cases
- Locate witnesses, documents, information, and evidentiary items
- Develop, utilize, and maintain informants and information resources
- Conduct internal administrative investigations as assigned
- Compose extensive reports, memos, and other correspondence using a computer
- Serve criminal subpoenas, legal process and/or documents as required
- Maintain AZ peace officer certification requirements in accordance with AZ POST Admin Code R-13-4-111 for all sworn positions
- Meet with attorneys and assist in the preparation of cases for trial
- Testify in court as required
- Perform advanced, specialized, or original criminal investigations, which may involve undercover or covert responsibilities, search warrants, and arrests
- Operate a motor vehicle
Working Conditions
- Office and enclosed areas in a fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
- May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about during the course of performing duties
- Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, investigations, meetings, and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles
- Ability to move up to 20 pounds
Selection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
Salary : $34 - $49