Posting Date

09/10/25

Application Deadline

09/13/25

Pay Range

$34.00 - $49.00 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

County Attorney

About the Position

Do you love gathering facts and collecting evidence? Then apply to be our Detective!

The Detective is responsible for various MCAO Investigator activities, including the following:

New and challenging role for experienced Law Enforcement Investigators
Assist with the completion and disposition of cases, interacting directly with Prosecuting Attorneys
Provide investigative services to complete cases to final disposition

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the pursuit of truth and justice!

About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO)

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are also proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

Five years of full-time law enforcement experience, which includes two years of experience in a full-time plain clothes investigative assignment with a State, County, Municipal, or Federal law enforcement agency
High School diploma or GED

Other Requirements

Applicant must be certified by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) as a full authority Peace Officer and in good standing at the time of appointment
Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire

We Also Value

Preference will be given to those applicants who have 5 years of experience in computer and mobile forensics. CFCE certification through IACIS or equivalent. Completion of Cellebrite CCO/CCPA. Experience using digital forensic tools and software. Understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, file systems, network protocols, and encryption. Ability to perform forensic imaging, data carving and keyword searches to extract and analyze digital evidence from various electronic devices. Proficient in a variety of digital forensic tools and software, such as FTK, Axiom, Graykey, Cellebrite, and open source forensic utilities

Job Contributions

Conduct interviews of victims/witnesses in criminal cases
Locate witnesses, documents, information, and evidentiary items
Develop, utilize, and maintain informants and information resources
Conduct internal administrative investigations as assigned
Compose extensive reports, memos, and other correspondence using a computer
Serve criminal subpoenas, legal process, and/or documents as required
Maintain AZ peace officer certification requirements in accordance with AZ POST Admin Code R-13-4-111 for all sworn positions
Meet with attorneys and assist in the preparation of cases for trial
Testify in court as required
Perform advanced, specialized, or original criminal investigations, which may involve undercover or covert responsibilities, search warrants, and arrests
Operate a motor vehicle

Working Conditions

Office and enclosed areas in a fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about during the course of performing duties
Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, investigations, meetings, and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles
Ability to move up to 20 pounds

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.

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