Senior Investigator
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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.
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
Office of Inspector General
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $48465 $53850
Grade: 20
Closing Date: March 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 visitdes.az; or click on the linkhereto view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Investigator. This position investigates allegations of fraud and abuse related to Department of Economic Security (DES) programs and services and allegations of misconduct by clients employees contractors vendors and providers. Additionally the OIG conducts administrativeand criminal investigations regarding benefits fraud by partnering with federal state and local law enforcement. Will conduct investigations with the highest degree of accuracy and professionalism which will result in a continued increase in successful detection investigation and prosecution of crime and increase the Agencys ability to recoup loss through restitution orother means. This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conduct field investigations interview suspects and witnesses compose prepare and serve subpoenas conduct surveillance and gather evidence to prove or disprove the claim of fraud. Maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence.
- Review and research records policy procedures investigative online resources public information sources and networking to other investigative agencies to obtain information and evidence relating to allegations of fraud.
- Analyze organize and maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence procedures are followed. Produce high quality reports presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely presenting all the facts and evidence of the case both inculpatory and exculpatory. Attend and testify at administrative hearings regarding intentional program violations and overpayments.
- Compose prosecution reports analyze and organize evidence prepare cases to refer for prosecution to the Attorney Generals office or county prosecution authorities. Attend Grand Jury Hearings and other criminal proceedings to testify and present the facts of the case.
- Attend unit division and one on one meetings with supervisor attend trainings and assist other investigators as needed.
Knowledge of:
- Intelligence gathering and crime analysis processes
- Methods and techniques of statistical research analysis and probability modeling
- Principles of data collection collation analysis and dissemination
- Microsoft Office applications
- Applicable federal state and local laws regulations and trends in the area of assignment
- Local State and Federal programs and resources in area of assignment
- Arizona statutes and Administrative Code
- Software used for data analysis and investigations
- Relational databases Geographical Information Software (GIS) tools and mapping techniques
- Evidence handling procedures
Skills In:
- Performing statistical research and analysis
- Reviewing and analyzing data and information from multiple sources to extract facts
- Crime analysis or investigations
- Review and evaluation of activities and develop effective methods for improvement
- Establishing effective working relationships both internal and external to the Department
- Preparing clear concise and accurate oral and written reports
- Generating reports maps charts graphs and other visual aids
- Using link analysis software or other data analysis and investigation software
- Research and presentations
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing
- Conduct fact finding research
- Utilize problem solving techniques
- Organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports documents and other written materials
- Organize and maintain case/project files
- Prioritize tasks or projects to meet deadlines
- Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
- Integrate and interpret complex information
- Establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Maintain a valid Arizona Drivers License
This ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Studies or a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved Protective Services or investigations experience
- Bilingual is highly desired
- This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: 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.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
- Each employee of the department who may have contact with children or vulnerable adults shall apply for and show proof of receipt of a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to 411758.07 or provide to the department documentation of the persons application for a fingerprint clearance card.
- Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the unit.
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
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
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 us 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 contactingor Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
