CORPORATION COMMISSION

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution the ACC is a mediumsized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diversespanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filingsand we boast an average employment tenure of nearly 10 years. Learn more by visiting .

Address: 1300 W. Washington Phoenix AZ 85007
Flexible Scheduling and Hybrid Remote Options Available

Salary: 28.85

Grade: 20

The Securities Division strives to preserve the integrity of the financial marketplace through investigative actions and the registration and oversight of securities dealers and salespersons and investment advisers; to enhance legitimate capital formation and deter financial fraud; and to minimize the burden and expense of regulatory compliance by legitimate business. We are seeking a Securities Fraud Investigator to join its Enforcement Section.

You will be part of an enforcement unit investigating possible violations of the Arizona Securities Act and Investment Management Act. This includes proactively using analytical skills to investigate complaints performing extensive background checks conducting interviews and participating in depositions examining and analyzing data collecting evidence and testifying at trial. Your duties may entail working with the general public law enforcement officials legal professionals the business community suspects victims and witnesses and working in an undercover capacity.

Extensive investigative experience; prefer experience on fraud investigations at a financial institution regulatory agency or law enforcement agency
Ability to prepare clear concise reports
Ability to testify in administrative civil and criminal proceedings
PC competency particularly in MS Word Excel Adobe Acrobat and other MS Office programs as well as case file management software
Database and internet emerging social media use/search proficiency preferred
Capability to testify in administrative civil or criminal proceedings
Highly developed skills in reading comprehension oral and written communication
Positive interpersonal skills
Substantial experience in interviewing and interrogative witnesses and suspects
Education and experience related to accounting criminal justice financial fraud elder crimes subpoena issuance the handling of large volumes of records or investment advisory broker/dealer and other investment experience are skills desired for the successful candidate
Valid Arizona drivers license with clean driving record
Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred but not a requirement

Certified Peace Officers may be placed in a higher classification.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of an employment/reference check criminal history investigation (fingerprints) and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
A.R.S. Section 40101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain financial interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process and as a condition of employment to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

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:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

Excellent comprehensive benefits including a topranked retirement plan lowcost health coverage supplemental policies such as vision and shortterm disability generous paid vacation and sick leave programs and Paid Parental Leave for those who qualify
Free parking; carpooling resources and incentives; fully subsidized public transit
Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
Interesting challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state
We are a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer

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

This position qualifies for participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.

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