ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
REHABILITATION & REENTRY

OFFICE INSPECTOR GENERAL - FUGITIVE APPREHENSION INVESTIGATOR
801 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $66,597.00 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 07/28/2025

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking to hire a qualified Criminal Special Investigator to join the Fugitive Apprehension Unit of our law enforcement agency. Under the direction of a Special Investigations Supervisor, this position will investigate alleged suspected criminal violations of Federal, State, or local laws to determine if the evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution, with specific emphasis on locating and apprehending fugitives as part of the U.S. Marshals Task Force.

• Develops and uses informants or other sources to get leads to information relating to criminal activity, gang activity, and absconded felon
• Maintains surveillance and performs undercover assignments
• Obtains and executes search warrants
• Assists and collaborates with outside law enforcement agencies with investigations of all types of crimes
• Investigates/processes crime scenes, compiles investigative findings and presents findings in reports
• Testifies in administrative and criminal proceedings
• Searches for evidence and collects, records, and submits evidence for analysis
• Performs executive protection, conducts threat assessment investigations, gathers intelligence, and criminal trends
• Provides advance notice to supervisor, affected persons or agencies of impending situations having a potential risk of harm or adverse effect to the security of the Departments operations
• Compiles trend analysis, reports, threat assessments certifications of groups and members
• Makes decisions concerning the validation process of STG members, appeals and court proceedings
• Obtains/verifies evidence or establishes facts by interviewing, observing, and interrogating suspects and witnesses and analyzing records
• Assist with state, county, federal and municipal agencies and other department units with investigations of all types of crimes
• Attends AZPOST continuing and proficiency training to maintain peace officer certification
• Attends annual Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) training/meetings
• Drives on State business with possible overnight stays
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of: 

• Federal, State, and Agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and codes governing investigations and law enforcement operations as they apply to the investigative processes

• Investigative and interviewing techniques and terminology, principles and practices of case management, rules and traditions 

• History of prison gangs within the State 

• Inmate management and supervision techniques and strategies

• Personal computers and software, as well as specialized systems used in law enforcement

Skill in: 

• Applying techniques and methods of work management

• Applying and interpreting Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, codes and policies governing investigation and law enforcement functions

• Investigative and law enforcement techniques and methods

• Written and verbal communication, including proper sentence structure, grammar and punctuation

• Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships

• Organization and time management

• Public speaking and presentation

• Report writing

Ability to: 

• Use of physical force and law enforcement equipment to effect arrest

• Conduct surveillance

• Establish cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies and outside entities 

• Effectively communicate ideas, techniques, and information to coworkers, management, and judicial entities

• Review investigative case files for accuracy

• Conduct surveillance

• Maintain confidentiality

• Compose written documents and reports

At least one (1) year of work experience in another law enforcement agency conducting criminal investigations. AZPOST full-authority peace officer certification through completion of a qualified POST secondary certification course of study through a community college or Arizona law enforcement academy

An active Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification is required within one year of appointment.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy 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

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

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) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.