Salary: $35.63 - $55.23 Hourly
Location : Camp Verde, AZ
Job Type: Full Time - Non Exempt
Job Number:
Department: Public Defender
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Role
INVESTIGATOR - Public Defender's Office
The Yavapai County Public Defender's Office has a rewarding opportunity for an investigator assisting our attorneys in case preparation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a legal environment with attorney delegated investigator duties and with computer-based investigative tools.
We are a collegial paperless office where all employees have the option to work remotely from their homes in a hybrid arrangement or in the office full-time. We stress work-life balance and manage our caseloads to ensure it. We would love to talk to you about our office and your interests.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Reviews relevant facts, police and witness statements, forensic and psychological findings, and any other discovery in connection with a case.
• Gathers additional information and assists attorneys in evaluating the evidence and formulating a defense.
• Conducts thorough interviews of witnesses and clients.
• Maintains case logs and prepares complete and accurate investigative reports.
• Locates and contacts witnesses.
• Attends court to assist attorneys by providing feedback on jury selection, witness testimony and evidence. Gives testimony.
• Assists attorneys with client management e.g., updates clients on investigation progress.
• Assists attorneys at Early Disposition Court.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years prior investigation experience with either the military or other governmental agency.
Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Other Skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Criminal investigative techniques and procedures as they apply to both prosecution and defense.
• Arizona law, rules of criminal procedure, and the U.S. Constitution.
• Workflow in the legal system.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office 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 adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Deal with hostile environments and to control these situations in an effective and safe manner.
• View and analyze physical evidence and formulate an opinion as to their evidentiary value and the need to consult experts.
• Apply contemporary law enforcement principles and practices to crime scene investigations and other high-profile investigative work.
• Obtain information that is vital to the defense.
• Acts quickly and calmly with proper judgment in emergency situations.
• Adhere to current Yavapai County Attorney policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and 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 sit or 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: No
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.
01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years prior investigation experience with either the military or other governmental agency?

• Yes
• No

Required Question