Senior Civilian Investigator

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Conducts fair, timely, thorough, and involved investigations of potentially high-profile incidents including, but not limited to, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, death, illegal possession/sales of drugs or weapons.
• Authors original and supplemental Incident Reports, which will vary in length and content.
• Conducts follow-up phone calls, emails, and in-person contacts with members of the public, law enforcement, and various investigative partners.
• Collects data or information from various sources (i.e., computerized crime and traffic databases, etc.)
• Contacts other law enforcement agencies, investigative leads, probation officers, etc. for additional information, and utilizing automated systems to research criminal history and conducts background checks.
• Conducts interviews with suspects, victims, witnesses, parents/caregivers under the supervision of an Investigations Sergeant.
• Authors and reviews Court Orders and Search Warrants and completes required paperwork, evidence impounds, etc.
• Files cases for prosecution with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office; may sign as the complainant on criminal complaints as a sworn officer does.
• Creates investigative support material, such as Photographic Line-ups, Crime Bulletins, Fliers, etc.
• Drives unmarked police vehicles at the discretion of an investigative supervisor for investigative or administrative purposes.
• Reviews various reports on impounded evidence for the purpose of property purges, crime analysis, pended lab results, etc.
• Assists investigative supervisors with various responsibilities in the Records Management System (RMS) to include updating case management and case management queries.
• Impounds property or evidence by following Impound Procedures in Public Safety Department policy manual.
• Creates, updates, or maintains spreadsheets, timelines, or other digital records of largescale or high-profile investigations.
• May conduct background investigations for prospective sworn police Department employees.
• Attends court hearings for the purpose of testifying to job duties, reports, etc.
• Assists with training of new employees in this same job classification.
• Attends training classes in police methods, investigative trends, and subjects related to assigned area.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve Police Department operations, decrease investigative turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Proficient in the use of a Records Management System (RMS.)
• Ability to use various security and investigative platforms.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.
• Research techniques, statistical gathering, evaluate and analyze data.
• Utilize independent judgment and execute sound course of actions.
• Organize information that is collected from multiple sources so that it can be easily accessed.
• Work successfully and collaboratively with campus constituents and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and proficient with utilizing database systems to retrieve data.
• Demonstrates a high degree of ethical behavior and adheres to the standards and regulations of the University and legal environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Experience/ Education

• Minimum 10 years of experience conducting high-profile investigations in a law enforcement capacity. Recent experience preferred.
• Crime scene management, forensics, or other relevant training or experience.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting:      6-7 hours a day
• Standing:  1-2 hours a day
• Walking:   1-2 hours a day
• Lifting:      Occasionally
• Carrying:   Rarely
• Pushing:    Rarely
• Bending:   Occasionally
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling:     Rarely
• Climbing:    Rarely
• Reaching:    Occasionally
• Grasping:     Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:  Continuously
• Driving:       Rarely
• Work Environment:  Office building on site.  Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.

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