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.

Who We Are:

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 who are 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. The CCAO is one of largest law offices in Northern Arizona and sets the example at the State and National levels in vision and design for rural attorney offices.
  
Our Mission:
  
  “We serve the public by advocating for justice and empowering our community to thrive.”
  
Our Values:

• 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.

Our County:
  
  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, which is nestled against the San Francisco Peaks, the highest elevation in Arizona. Other communities include Page, Williams, Tusayan, and Sedona.

(Illustrative only)

• 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 of this position include but are not limited to: 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.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
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.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

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.