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Defender Investigator

Maricopa County
tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
620 West Jackson Street (Show on map)
Jan 18, 2025
Posting Date 01/17/25 Application Deadline 01/21/25 Pay Range $29.25 - $46.50 hourly Salary 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 Public Defender About the Position Are you inquisitive? Do you enjoy conducting investigations, reviewing, and assembling evidence, and collaborating with staff to develop defense theories and strategies for the effective representation of clients? Then the Defender Investigator could be perfect for you! About the Office of the Public Defender With over 400 employees, the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative, client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Proud to Offer Perform work with a greater purpose Tuition Reimbursement Growth and stability since 1871 Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Exceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of investigative experience High school diploma Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire We Also Value Criminal defense, law enforcement, or military investigative experience Experience working in a detective capacity Bilingual (English/Spanish) Job Contributions Work closely with attorneys to assistin the development of defense strategies and case theories Review and evaluate physical and documentary evidence and recommend securing additional background information and detailed evidence that may be needed for the case Conduct field investigations including, but not limited to, taking photographs, videotaping, obtaining witness statements, preparing courtroom and crime scene diagrams, obtaining family histories, alibis, and various in-state/out-of-state public, private, and government records Update attorneys on the progress of investigations and provide recommendations for further investigative efforts Locate and interview potential witnesses in defense of criminal cases, which may require in-state and/or out-of-state travel Prepare oral and written investigative reports and maintain case activity logs Interact with attorneys, management, co-workers, clients, criminal authorities, investigators from other law enforcement agencies, and other interested parties Testify in court and conduct jail visits Working Conditions Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business Ability to lift 20 pounds from the floor to waist, 25 pounds waist to shoulder, 10 pounds shoulder to overhead, carry 25 pounds a distance of 1000 feet, or push/pull 50 pounds a distance of 1000 feet Interact with persons of varying degrees of mental stability and occasionally may be exposed to hostile situations May be exposed to biohazard material and/or contagious diseases Travel to and from court locations, government facilities, and other job-related locations as necessary, which may include periodic travel outside of Maricopa County, subject to County policies regarding vehicle use 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!