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Police Officer Lateral (Detective)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Mar 11, 2025

Police Officer Lateral (Detective)
Posting Number	req21987
Department	University Police Department
Department Website Link	https://uapd.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	This position is open to currently certified AZPOST officers. Successful applicants will be responsible for following up on criminal investigations that include report writing, interviewing, scene and evidence processing, and coordination with the county attorney's office for case prosecution. This position is also subject to an on-call rotation, participation with the regional critical incident team, completing background investigations for new hires, and assisting with dignitary protection. The UAPD has a Step Compensation Plan. The pay rate for lateral officers is determined by their experience and may exceed that of entry-level officers. Officer Step One begins at $57,925, which is $27.849 per hour. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Conduct case follow up to include interviews, writing case supplements, processing evidence, reviewing camera footage, and obtaining search warrants and subpoenas. Assist with case prosecution to include working with the county attorneys office to issue cases, present at grand jury, and testify as needed during trial. Participate with the regional critical incident team and attend various meetings as a representative of UAPD. Conduct background investigations for new hire employees and assist with Professional Standards investigations as needed. Assist with dignitary protection and field intelligence collection as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes. Ability to retain/re-establish AZPOST certification. Skill in conducting criminal investigations.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. Successfully pass background check to include a polygraph, psychological and physical examination, and drug screening. Current AZPOST Certificate.
Preferred Qualifications	2 years experience working in an Investigations Unit. Basic Investigations Certification.
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Protection and Safety
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$25.50 - $31.87
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	7
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$25.5
Grade Range Midpoint	$31.87
Grade Range Maximum	$38.25
Career Stream and Level	OC2
Job Family	Police & Security
Job Function	Protection & Safety
Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Lisa Lujano, llujano@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/10/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.