Adult Protective Services Investigator Senior
Adult Protective Services Investigator Senior
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATOR SENIOR
Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Adult Protective Services (APS) / Financial Exploitation Unit (FEU)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
3150 East Union Hills Drive Phoenix Arizona 85050
Salary: $24.5192 $27.0877 hourly
Grade: 19
Closing Date: 03/21/2025
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security Division of Aging and Adult Services seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Adult Protective Services Investigator Senior with the Financial Exploitation Unit. DAAS supports atrisk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.
You will investigate allegations of financial fraud and exploitation of vulnerable or incapacitated adults 18 years of age or older. You interview victims alleged perpetrators witnesses and collateral third parties to gather evidence and establish the chain of events leading to the alleged fraud/exploitation. You write detailed investigative reports. You may work with law enforcement and/or prosecutors to discuss findings as required. Please review the video to learn more about the APS Investigators role and responsibilities https://vimeo/
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conducts financial investigations and data analysis of complex fraud and financial exploitation cases perpetrated against vulnerable adults.
Provides financial expertise in the investigation and aids in the prosecution of financial fraud cases.
Examines and audits public and thirdparty records for accuracy.
Uncovers analyzes and quantifies financial data and testifies concerning financial misrepresentation omissions and/or fraud in Adult Protective Service (APS) cases.
Gathers compiles and prepares a variety of investigative and financial reports.
Confers with the Arizona Attorney Generals Office making recommendations preparing exhibits and attending court proceedings.
Knowledge of:
Accounting principles practices and procedures and auditing financial records.
State statutes governing investigation of financial exploitation (Title 46Welfare) and financial investigation techniques and methods.
Administrative hearing process
General banking procedures and different forms of financial exploitation
Skill in:
Oral and written communication including writing reports.
Interviewing to extract pertinent information.
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Using a variety of computer software packages (e.g. Excel Word Google Suite etc.
Ability to:
Make appropriate decisions in high stress situations and exercise proper judgment and behavior.
Deescalate volatile situations.
Prepare documents for and testify at court or administrative venues.
Enter retrieve and correct data from automated case management systems.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work Criminal Justice Rehabilitation Healthcare or closely related field OR
Three 3 years as an APS Specialist.
Experience in forensic accounting or criminal investigation of financial exploitation can substitute for APS Investigator experience.
Instate travel is required. Drivers License Requirements Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.11.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46459.
A.R.S. 411968 Each employee of the department who has contact with children or vulnerable adults shall have a valid unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section A.R.S. 411758.07.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
Flexibility in willingness to work longer shift hours or afterhours coverage if necessary.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. 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 LongTerm Disability (LTD) program after a 27week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred 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.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact Francine Halle ator
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 contacting Francine Halle ator Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
