Location:  Phoenix, Arizona

Salary: $78,493.54 - $109,015.59 

To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Collision Reconstructionist who will work under general supervision and be responsible for conducting specialized collision investigation and reconstruction. This is a non-sworn, unarmed position, with no arrest authority. Conducts collision at-scene and follow-up investigations, causation and contributing factor analysis, and completes detailed reports and court testimony. Provides investigative and expert support to Department employees and attorneys representing the Department. Performs related duties as assigned. This position is uncovered; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.

Requires ten (10) years of experience as a police officer with at least five (5) years of experience as a technical collision investigator or collision reconstructionist OR ten (10) years of experience as an automotive or insurance industry investigator, with at least five (5) years of experience as a technical collision investigator or collision reconstructionist OR three (3) years of experience as a civilian collision reconstructionist with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering, or other physical science-based degree.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Availability to work irregular hours and/or respond to emergency callouts on a 24-hour basis.

Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 pounds).

Physically able to inspect vehicles by going in, over, and beneath as required.

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Ability to travel extensively throughout the State.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.