DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Address: Phoenix, Arizona

Salary: $65,383.00 - $91,602.00 Annually

To apply, you must go to the DPS website.  Click here and follow the instructions to submit your online application.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking knowledgeable and experienced law enforcement officers to staff the newly formed Major Incident Division (MID). This division was established to perform criminal investigations of critical incidents involving the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer due to a use-of-force encounter.

Agents conduct criminal investigations and general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the prevention of crime. Performs related duties as assigned. This job is designated as uncovered. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires twenty (20) years of law enforcement experience which includes assignments in an investigative detail.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain AZ POST certification as a sworn peace officer or the ability to obtain AZPOST Peace Officer certification within sixty (60) days of appointment.
Must pass AZPOST firearms qualification course.
Must pass 2-mile walk in under 40 minutes.
Must demonstrate ability to walk up twelve flights of stairs.  
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver license at the time of employment.
May be required to travel to perform certain work functions.
May be required to work extended or irregular hours.
May be required to respond to hearing and court appearances as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Eight (8) years of assignments in an investigative detail.  Previous experience in homicide investigation and officer involved shootings.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and/or field settings.
Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds each, in compliance with OSHA regulations.
May be required to respond to crime scenes or critical incidents.  
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes, or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals or bodily fluids.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.