POLICE OFFICER - DETECTIVE

SUMMARY** This Lateral Police Officer Posting is for an Assignment as a Special Victims Unit Detective with experience in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPatrols City in radio-equipped car; answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County and State Laws; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, death and other criminal incidents as assignedCoordinates and conducts complete detailed investigations of all crime activityPatrols the City and responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observes, monitors and controls routine unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety lawsCollects and preserves evidence at accident scenes; lifts fingerprints; draws sketches; takes photographsMakes arrests as necessary; interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, interrogates suspects; searches and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in courtServes warrants, subpoenas; keeps up to date on laws, procedures required for processing warrants; retrieves and requests information involving arrests, subpoenas; files complaints and performs other work related to processing for misdemeanor and felony complaintsContacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offensesPrepares reports of arrests made; activities performed, crimes investigated; and unusual incidentsStops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and apprehends suspects as necessaryMaintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general publicWork any post, assignment, or shift to support the 24-hour per day, 7-day a week operation. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays; and when the need arises, adjust their schedule to accomplish a mission or operational needWorks mandatory overtime as requiredCultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.Performs the essential duties of the job in the conditions described in the physical demands and work environment sections belowMaintains regular attendance and punctualityPerforms other duties as requiredSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneRequirementsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED required.Additional requirements include:3 years special investigations detective experience including child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and/or internet crimes against childrenSuccessful investigation and prosecution of an applicable case.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.Must be a Certified Police Officer at the time of application.QualificationsKnowledge of:Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theorySelf-defense tacticsInterview and interrogation techniquesCommunity policing methods and techniquesConstitutional law, Arizona State criminal and traffic lawsSkill in:Using computers and related software applicationsUsing modern office equipmentAbility to:Apply police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques equipment, police records and reports and first aid techniquesComprehend criminal law and procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors, felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal casesObserve accurately and remember faces, number, incidents and placesUse and care for firearmsThink and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations and people accurateRender credible testimony in a court of lawUnderstand and interpret laws and regulationsPrepare accurate grammatically correct written reportsCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and writtenUse standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio systemUnderstand and carry out oral and written directions in an independent mannerMeet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned dutiesAct quickly under pressure and make appropriate judgmentKeep privileged information confidentialWork effectively under stressMaintain moral standards and integrityWork safely without presenting a direct threat to self or othersEnter data into a computerCommunicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work directionLocation14250 W Statler PlazaSurprise , AZ 85374United StatesPlease click on Link provided to apply for this position and to view the full job descriptionJ-18808-Ljbffr