Lateral Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) Detective

Digital Forensics Unit Detective

This listing closes on 7/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Arizona.

Employer: City of Peoria

Salary: $35.67 - $50.19 Hourly

Location: 8351 West Cinnabar Avenue, Peoria, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Police

Closing Date: 7/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Arizona

Minimum Requirements

Highly qualified applicants will have at least 3 years' experience working as a Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) Detective, recovering, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence, and will either currently be working in the role or have worked in the role within the last 12 months.

Selection Process

Oral Board Interview: An assessment of the candidate's qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.

Tabletop Exercise: A scenario-based evaluation conducted following the oral board interview to assess decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Detective and Field Training

Employees must successfully complete the following training to qualify for a solo assignment as a DFU Detective.

• Detective FTO (DFU): Specialized training focusing on case management, investigative techniques, and DFU-specific procedures.
• Patrol FTO: Abbreviated training to establish familiarity with departmental policies, patrol procedures, and operational standards.

Failure to successfully complete the Detective FTO phase will result in reassignment to Patrol, requiring completion of the entire Patrol FTO program. If not successful in the entire Patrol FTO program, employment will be terminated during the probationary period.

Probationary Period

Employees are subject to a one-year probationary period. After probation, if an employee's performance as a DFU Detective does not "Meet Standards", they will be reassigned to Patrol.

Assignment Details

• DFU Detectives currently work either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, normally 0700 to 1700.
• On-call assignments currently average one week per month.
• All Detectives are currently required to assist with filling staffing shortages in Patrol. Assignments are based on Department seniority and require Detectives to work occasional overtime shifts in Patrol.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place to live, work, and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then Peoria is the place for you!

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant who requires an accommodation for a disability should contact the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo.

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