Seized Property Specialist

The Arizona Attorney Generals Office Criminal Division/ Financial Remedies Section is seeking a Seized Property Specialist.

The Seized Property Specialist (SPS) position ls necessary to assist the Financial Remedies Section (FRS) including the Seized Property Manager with functions and related responsibilities of processing seized assets and/or property real personal and cash. The position Is critical and supports FRS in processing the seized assets associated with forfeiture cases. The SPS is tasked with handling property management for all FRS attorneys who prosecute large forfeiture cases.

The purpose of this position Is to support the Financial Remedies Section and Seized Property Manager to define and coordinate actions related to the Identification evaluation protection preservation and disposition of seized real and personal property. Responsibilities include maintaining tracking reporting and distributing funds of the forfeited real and personal property to law enforcement partners.

In addition the SPS Is responsible for complex law enforcement assignments related to evidence and derived from search warrants.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Works closely with FRS Section Chief and Seized Property Manager and other Division managers case attorneys law enforcement partners and legal staff to define and coordinate actions related to the identification evaluation protection preservation and disposition of real property and personal property. Attends meeting as deemed appropriate by Section Chief Counsel and performs other duties as assigned.

Assists In maintaining an electronic database Which Identifies all property seized and the disposition of property and manages assets as required to assure no unreasonable loss of value. Assists in the preparation of reports as to the status of the management and control of seized real and personal property.

Assists FRS and Seized Property Manager in coordinating with contracted property management companies to establish accurate valuation of seized real and personal property. This includes identifying required actions necessary to maintain or prepare the property for sale or divestment conducting property inspections as necessary and ensuring that all costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the property prior to the final distribution.

Tracks and preserves property seized for forfeiture reviews receipts and disbursements assists with the distribution process and coordinates the efforts of FRS attorneys agents and various outside contractors engaged in maintaining and selling real and personal property.

Assists with Arizona Criminal Justice Commission funding requests and interacts with law enforcement regarding their requests for RICO expenditures.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Agency and Section procedures; principles and practices of program administration. Knowledge of legal procedures rules of court and legal terminology as It pertains to forfeitures and seizures.
Knowledge of real property terminology and processing the sale of real property.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Knowledge of principles and practices of property and evidence documentation Inventory and control; applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations including those related to documentation storage and disposal of evidence and property.
Knowledge of law enforcement Information systems and procedures.

SKILLS
Excellent communication skills in both oral and written communications. Good Interpersonal skills to work with Internal personnel and external contacts Including various law enforcement agencies judges court personnel citizen and government audiences.
Excellent computer and software skills Including Microsoft Excel database and records management software.
Skill in on-line research Including various government agency websites and court databases.
Skills in Interaction with Internal personnel and external contacts including law enforcement agents.
Skill in Interpreting statutes reported cases and legal documents.
Good Interpersonal skills to work with Internal personnel and external contacts Including various law enforcement offices.

ABILITIES
Ability to analyze and interpret simple to and complex Information. Good Interpersonal skills to work with Ability to Interpret statutes policies etc. and apply them in various property management circumstances.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while keeping up with various deadlines. Ability to work closely with law enforcement personnel as well as witnesses.
Ability to be self-directed with strong problem-solving skills exercise reasoned judgment in a high-pressure and time sensitive working environment. Ability to work Independently and with a team as necessary.
Ability to adapt to case developments and to make necessary and appropriate adjustments in strategies. Ability to prioritize and to manage complex tasks.
Ability to be dependable and well organized. Ability to form and maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff supervisors and AGO leadership.
Ability to be patient Including with coworkers staff victims law enforcement agencies and government partners. Ability to represent the Attorney General Office In cooperative efforts with law enforcement agencies and community partners.
Ability to interact with outside entitles with diplomacy and tact.

Knowledge of managing property and evidence; knowledge of the laws regulations policies standards and procedures that pertain to seized and forfeited assets. Strong Excel skills and project management skills. Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Drivers License is required along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

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 (E-Verify).

The Attorney Generals Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Student Loan Assistance
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

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During all phases of the selection process people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AGs Human Resources Office at or via e-mail at The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orientation or age in its programs activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division 2005 N. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85004 Phone: Fax: .
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.