Investigator - County Attorney (Prescott)

Role

Under minimal supervision, performs investigative work of moderate to considerable difficultly conducting thorough and impartial investigations related to criminal cases, civil matters, and other legal issues.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain records and case files; writes, reviews, and obtains search warrants and arrest warrants; prepares accurate, in-depth written reports.
• Locate and interview witnesses and victims in criminal and civil matters.
• Assist local and out-of-state agencies on investigations and related matters.
• Assist in the preparation of cases for trial.
• Manage and process crime scene investigations; assist other law enforcement agencies with complex investigations; analyze and compile data from investigations to obtain conclusions.
• Operate police vehicles equipped with emergency lights and sirens, computers, and radios.
• Serve criminal and civil subpoenas and warrants.
• Transport and provide security for attorneys, victims, victim advocates, and witnesses; escort attorneys on interviews and crime scene visits; provide courtroom and judicial security; and escort attorneys, victims, victim advocates and witnesses to and from trial.
• May conduct traffic stops, respond to emergencies and/or immediate threats to public safety.
• In confrontational situations, appropriately and effectively responds and uses defensive tactics and techniques, may make arrests.
• Testify in court or Grand Jury proceedings.
• Complete computerized criminal history and background searches.
• Initiate and conduct major felony investigations.
• Conduct and/or participate in required ongoing law enforcement training.
• Assist other agencies with follow-up investigations, gathers evidence and questions witnesses.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years of law enforcement experience, to include investigative experience.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Must be a State of Arizona Certified Peace Officer in good standing.

Must maintain annual certification, including AZPOST certified minimum training and background requirements.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Criminal statutes, court decisions, and findings of trial courts.
• Rules of Criminal Procedure and criminal justice processes.
• Workflow in the legal system.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Investigation and interviewing techniques.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and attention to detail.

Ability to:

• Apply contemporary law enforcement principles and practices to crime scene investigations and other investigative work.
• Prepare accurate, in-depth documentation describing physical evidence, crime scenes, interviews, and interrogations.
• Act quickly and calmly with proper judgment in emergency situations.
• Adhere to current Office policies and procedures.
• Respond on short notice to crime scenes and other emergencies at any time, day or night, seven days a week and be available for travel to other cities and states to pursue investigations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Qualify on duty weapons per Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) requirements.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and/or field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.

Physical Requirements :
Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to operate a variety of equipment necessary to perform job duties such as motor vehicles, computers, radios, handcuffs, body armor, and other equipment depending on case assignments.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 15
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 12/8/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

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