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CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR

City of Surprise, AZ
Surprise, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR position at City of Surprise, AZ?

SUMMARY
The Civilian Investigator investigates and manages an investigative case load and assists Detectives and Police Officers in various units to bring cases to closure. Some positions may be assigned to other units or special assignments. This classification performs a variety of tasks in support of specific, limited law enforcement activities in an investigative bureau of the Police Department. Performs investigative work including special assignments. Provides technical support to other units within the Investigations Division by conducting records research, organizing case materials, preparing subpoenas and warrants under direction, coordinating digital evidence, and maintaining investigative databases and timeline and at time assisting and investigating reports generated from the online portal.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED required; and three years of investigative experience in law enforcement, public safety, or related field. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license
Must have or be able to attain Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Terminal Operator Certification (TOC), Level B, within one week of hire.


SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include panel interviews.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

  • Fingerprinting
  • Criminal Background screening
  • Drug Screen
  • Polygraph Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • E-Verify
  • 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer


The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information,

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