AUDITOR 3

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$74,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division, Special Investigations Section, is seeking an Auditor 3 for its Consumer Protection & Advocacy Unit. The position conducts investigations into violations of Arizona criminal and civil statutes and provides investigative and litigation support. Matters primarily involve Consumer Fraud Act violations under A.R.S. §44-1522, as well as complex fraud, antitrust, procurement, unfair or deceptive practices, predatory lending, and other consumer-fraud-related crimes. The position conducts financial investigations, analyzes financial and other records, collects and evaluates evidence, prepares investigative reports, assists with interviews, and communicates findings to agents and prosecutors. It may also provide courtroom or Grand Jury testimony and support other Attorney General’s Office activities, including investigations and search-and-seizure warrants. Administrative duties include attending staff meetings, completing timecards and status reports, organizing case files, and maintaining information in the ThoughtSpan database. The position is based at 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. It may offer remote work two days per week, depending on business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Travel is required. A valid Arizona driver’s license is required, and the employee must consent to periodic driving-record checks. Applicants under serious consideration must be fingerprinted, pass state and federal criminal background checks, and pass a polygraph test. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify. The position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System, with enrollment eligibility effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Requirements

General knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil statutes, the Arizona criminal justice system, rules of evidence, and general investigative tactics, procedures, and techniques.
Knowledge of Consumer Fraud Act violations under A.R.S. §44-1522; general knowledge of complex fraud, antitrust, procurement, unfair or deceptive practices, and predatory lending; and a general understanding of real estate and mortgage records.
Knowledge of auditing and accounting documents used in civil and criminal investigations.
Knowledge of investigative interviewing, report writing, investigative methods, rules of evidence, and testifying in administrative and court proceedings.
Knowledge of preparing investigative reports, spreadsheets, and other prosecution-related documents; computer programs, terminology, and programming; and agency policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply complex state consumer-fraud and related laws; analyze large volumes of information; perform complex data analysis; prepare reports using computers and software; and use investigative resources to identify non-obvious relationships between entities.
Proficiency with law-enforcement databases and computer applications, including Excel, Word, case-management systems, and other software.
Ability to find, collect, preserve, and evaluate information and compiled data to assess the validity and relevance of alleged violations or crimes.
Ability to conduct interviews, accurately prepare and assemble reports and case documents, and communicate investigative results verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain strict compliance with chain-of-custody and evidence-control procedures.
Ability to manage time, resources, and a challenging, high-volume workload, including stressful situations, using sound organizational principles.
Ability to show initiative, self-motivation, and determination in advancing investigations to successful conclusions.
Ability to coordinate with governmental and non-governmental law-enforcement agencies while maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds and education levels and work effectively with special agents, attorneys, forensic accountants, computer-forensics experts, administrative staff, and investigators.
At least five years of investigative experience is preferred.
A valid Arizona driver’s license is required; consent to periodic driving-record checks is required.
Applicants under serious consideration must be fingerprinted, complete state and federal criminal background checks, and pass a polygraph test.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of law-enforcement-related investigative experience involving complex matters, especially fraud, public corruption, or similar related crimes pertaining to §21-422.
Investigative experience as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or ability to obtain CFE certification within 12 months of employment.
Experience investigating matters involving analysis of voluminous records.
Credentials or certifications in accounting fields or accounting software.
Ability to work effectively with law-enforcement agencies and treat personnel respectfully.

Responsibilities

Conduct financial investigations, including interviews, evidence analysis, investigative reporting, and consultation with prosecutors on investigations and case status.
Analyze bank statements, ledgers, financial statements, court records, probate and estate records, and powers of attorney as needed.
Collect, process, control, preserve, and analyze evidence in compliance with chain-of-custody and evidence-control procedures.
Prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct, detailed investigative reports and other documents needed for successful prosecution.
Assist with interviews of victims, witnesses, investigative leads, and suspects.
Communicate regularly and effectively with agents and prosecutors and provide courtroom or Grand Jury testimony as needed.
Support other Attorney General’s Office activities, including investigations and search-and-seizure warrants.
Follow agency policies and procedures and use safe work methods.
Attend staff meetings; complete timecards and status reports; scan and copy documents; organize case files; and maintain information in the ThoughtSpan database.
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.

Benefits

Student loan assistance
Sick leave
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance