Salary: $70,807.98 - $94,889.81 Annually
Location : Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2400214
Division: PD-Police Operations Division
Opening Date: 05/17/2024
Closing Date: 6/16/2024 12:00 AM Arizona
Job Description Summary

Signing Bonus - $6,000*
Relocation Assistance**
40 Hours of Vacation
Starting annual salary $70,807 - $94,889 (non-exempt) depending on years of service
The Goodyear Police Criminal Investigations Division is seeking highly capable and motivated detectives willing to work both individually and within a team environment as a detective investigating cases in the PCU, SVU, or MCU. Task Force assignment may be possible. The position requires at least three (3) years as a detective in a law enforcement agency. Be able and willing to respond after normal duty hours, on weekend, and holidays. Must possess sound knowledge of Arizona criminal statues (Title 13) and their proper application and contemporary search and seizure law and arrest procedures. Aptitude for good communication with suspects, convicts, victims, witnesses, other citizens, direct supervisors, and Command Staff. Excellent interview and interrogation skills are a must and exemplify the highest ethical standards. This position will receive specialty pay in accordance with City of Goodyear Administrative Guidelines and the current Memorandum of Understanding.
Eligibility requirements are AZPOST certified officer in good standing with a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a full-time police officer in sworn service. Upon successful completion of a modified Field Training Program in the Patrol Division, which is tailored to lateral officers, candidates will be assigned directly to the unit within CID for which they applied and are deemed best suited, based on their experience.
City of Goodyear definitions:

• Property Crimes Unit (PCU) investigates all property crimes, including burglaries, vehicle burglaries, theft, organized retail theft, shoplifting, fraud/financial crimes, identity theft, auto theft, and cyber crimes.
• Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigates all sex crimes, child abuse cases, missing juvenile cases, custodial interference cases, and assists with child fatality investigations.
• Major Crimes Unit (MCU) investigates homicides, suspicious deaths, robberies, violent crimes against persons, felony assaults, domestic violence, and missing adult cases.

The ideal candidate with have advanced interview and interrogation training, forensic child interview certification, and forensic photography training. Detective experience investigation property crimes, fraud and financial crimes, all sex crimes, all child abuse crimes, robbery, homicide, and suspicious deaths experience is ideal. Previous experience with Maricopa County electronic search warrant access is also desired. The successful candidate will have excellent report writing skills, time management, and ability to manage an active case load. Experience or familiarity with the following is also desired: TLO, NCIC, JWI, LINX, CLEAR, criminal history inquiries, Face Expert, and Flock.
At the city of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.The city of Goodyear offers the following benefits:
- Medical clinic usage at no cost to employee
- Take home vehicle for police officers
- Highest uniform allowance in the Valley
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Up to $5,250 for Tuition Assistance and many other benefitsWe believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:
Adaptability - Innovation - Empathy - Integrity - Initiative - Optimism
If these core values are on your list of personal attributes and you want to be a contributing member of Team Goodyear, apply with us!All lateral applicants will be required to complete and pass oral board interview, and an extensive background investigation. Prior to hiring applicants will need to demonstrate firearms proficiency by successfully passing the AZPOST daylight qualification course of fire. A review of the Goodyear website is highly encouraged.

**Once applications are screened to include AZPOST information, qualifying applicants will be sent an email to participate in the applicable testing.
POLICE OFFICER PROCESSING PROCEDURES: ORAL BOARD PANEL INTERVIEW All applicants passing the physical agility testing will be interviewed and evaluated by an interview panel made up of, but not limited to, officers and employees of the police department. Applicants will be graded on their problem-solving abilities, interpersonal and communication skills, demeanor, and appearance.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION After successful completion of the oral interview, applicants continuing in the process will be given a background packet to initiate the extensive background investigation.
POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION After successful completion of the background investigation, applicants will be given a polygraph examination administered by a qualified, state-licensed police polygraph examiner. The examination will cover criminal activity, drug usage, truthfulness, integrity and employment history.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION The psychological evaluation consists of two parts: a series of written tests and an interview with a certified psychologist.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCREENING AND MEDICAL EVALUATION Applicants will be required to submit to a controlled substance screening and medical examination.
*Minus taxes and should new hire resign within 12 months of hire, the signing bonus received will be refunded to the city by deduction from your final pay checks.
**Should new hire resign within 24 months of hire, the relocation assistance received will be refunded to the city, prorated, by deduction from your final pay checks.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Conducts investigations by reading reports and following up on investigative leads and suspects, conducting taped interviews of all persons involved, making arrests, writing and serving search warrants, conducting forensic interviews, arranging for medical exams, gathering intelligence, performing surveillance and investigating hazardous materials incidents.
• Develops and maintains case files and other files by documenting all pertinent information in chronological order, maintaining a working file on active cases, maintaining orderly files of all cases submitted to the county and city attorney, maintaining an active role until case is adjudicated, maintaining personnel statistics, collating statistics for task force, and maintaining accurate records of expenditure funds.
• Prepares cases for prosecution by conducting follow up and supplementing reports, conducting interviews on all persons involved, obtaining any additional supporting documents required, conducting criminal background investigation on suspects and leads, coordinating with prosecuting attorneys and testifying in court.
• Performs other duties by working closely and communicating with other agencies, exchanging information, attending meetings and training with local agencies, attending training seminars, and keeping abreast of all current laws and statutes.
• May perform as county attorney/court liaison by working with the county attorney's office, filing cases, following up with county attorney, going before the courts for signature on complaints, and testifying before the Grand Jury.
• May perform as property room liaison by ensuring evidence is packaged correctly, transporting evidence to and from crime lab, and transporting evidence to and from the police property room.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Over three years experience as a Patrol Officer.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Arizona Operator's Driver's License, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and training Certification (AZ POST), and certified for CPR and First Aid. Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read general correspondence, memorandums, letters, legal documents, and reports.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform algebra and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, letters, citations, and police reports.
• Managerial: Managerial responsibilities include regulating caseloads and course schedules. Most officers are responsible for managing a specialty area, such as code enforcement, alarm ordinance, gang member tracking, etc.
• Budget Responsibility: The employee prepares documents and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit of a department and may recommend budget allocations.
• Complexity: Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: The employee(s) in this position contact others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the City which may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision making authority for purchases or projects. In addition, these employees work with individuals outside the City who may belong to professional or peer organizations. Working with various state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee. Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies or products. Meetings and discussions may be conducted with customers, brokers and sales representatives.

12 Month Objectives

Successfully complete a minimum of nine-week Field Training Program, which consists of demonstrating the ability to:

• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports as evidenced by supervisory review and approval.
• Learn the geography of the City of Goodyear by displaying an efficient response to calls for service.
• Learn and interpret laws, department policies and procedures, and City plicies, together with the ability to use good judgment in its application as demonstrated in report writing and in citizen contact.
• Develop skill and display proficiency in the use of firearms as evidenced through training exercises.
• Deal with the public in a professional and community-oriented manner.
• Recollect names, faces and details on incidents in order to testify effectively in a court of law.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action under stressful situations as displayed in practical and training exercises.
• Issue appropriate parking, traffic, and criminal citations as demonstrated by properly completing the citations.
• Work effectively with fellow employees and supervisors by practicing good communication, support, and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean and pressed uniform as well as high standard of personal hygiene, as directed by department policy.
• Operate police vehicles in a safe, efficient manner by having no accidents, and practicing good driving habits.

• Successfully complete expectations of a police officer and Detective at 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month reviews.

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Uniform allowance $625 per quarter
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 2%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) includes city-paid cancer benefit

01

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one at time of hire?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a current peace officer certification in the State of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you passed a FTO program in the State of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you passed a probationary period at a law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you graduated from a law enforcement academy outside of the state of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

08

If 'yes' to previous question, which state are you a certified police officer in?
09

Has your police officer certification ever been denied, revoked, and/or suspended?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you been convicted of any crime within the past seven years?

• Yes
• No

11

If yes, describe.
12

Have you used marijuana for any purpose within the last 2 years?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics other than marijuana in the last 7 years?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you illegally used any dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 5 times or one time since turning 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale a dangerous drug or narcotic?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you ever had a pattern of abusing prescription medication?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Services?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you been convicted of traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such frequency so as to indicate a disrespect for traffic laws within the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

20

If yes, describe
21

Have you been convicted of a domestic violence crime, misdemeanor, or felony or convicted of a lesser charge, which at the time of occurrence was a domestic violence crime?

• Yes
• No

22

If yes, describe.
23

Have you been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?

• Yes
• No

24

If yes, describe.
25

I understand that this position requires working rotating shifts to include nights, holidays, weekends, overtime, and overnight shifts and I am able to accommodate such a schedule

• Yes
• No

26

I have read the automatic disqualifiers on the job posting and understand that I will be automatically disqualified from consideration if I participated in any of the items listed.

• Yes
• No

27

I understand that the selected candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation to include: Polygraph, Psychological Examination, and Drug Screening.

• Yes
• No

28

Indicate how many years you have been a certified Arizona Police Officer.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• More than 5 years

29

Indicate how many years you have been a detective in a law enforcement agency.

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• More than 6 years

30

Do you have working knowledge of Arizona criminal statute, Title 13?

• Yes
• No

31

Do you have working knowledge of contemporary search and seizure law and arrest procedures?

• Yes
• No

32

Do you possess Forensic child interview certification?

• Yes
• No

33

Do you have work experience in forensic photography?

• Yes
• No

34

Do you have detective experience investigating property crimes, fraud and financial crimes, all sex crimes, all child abuse crimes, robbery, homicide, and/or suspicious deaths?

• Yes
• No

35

Indicate which detective units you are interested in.

• Property Crimes Unit
• Special Victims Unit
• Major Crimes Unit

36

Have you falsified any information on the application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question