INVESTIGATOR 3

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Investigations Manager, the Investigator 3
works with a high degree of independence in performing all facets of inquiries
to include reviewing official documentations, criminal histories, driving
records, credit reports and educational transcripts. Conducts in-depth
interviews with applicants and personal references to assess credibility.
Compiles investigation results into detailed reports for the Enforcement and
Compliance Director. Background Check required and requires occasional travel to
include overnight stay.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon
the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance
measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees
flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and
commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Principles, practices of investigation & research including interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in investigative work in a peace officer or in a government investigative role.
• Report writing and techniques.
• Written and verbal communication necessary to complete thorough investigations/reports, interviewing techniques designed to elicit truth, detect deception.
• Electronic data systems to access information.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Relevant federal, state, and local laws and rules, policies and other requirements specific to hiring practices and background investigation requirements.
• Skills in: Applying established methods of investigation to achieve desired results.
• Effective time management and organizational skills necessary to complete timely and accurate investigations/reports.
• Effectively evaluate the credibility of suspect/witness interrogations and prepare sound findings.
• Exercising good judgement in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information.
• Exercising diplomacy in dealing with people in sensitive situations.
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• Ability to: Work independently without close supervision.
• Objectively evaluate applicant suitability and analyze sensitive, confidential findings.
• Operate state vehicles.
• Work within time constraints and multiple inquiries simultaneously.
• Read, comprehend, and interpret data.
• Organize, prioritize, multi-task/assignments.
• Exercise diplomacy with sensitive matters, diverse cultures, and heightened situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency representatives, employees and complainants.
• Communicate effectively both written and oral communication.
• Travel for investigations (instate/out state).
• A valid Driver's License and 2-years in an investigative or detective unit minimum are required for this role.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Experience, education and training in law enforcement/criminal justice environment and course work.

Responsibilities

• Maintains case files.
• Gathers, verifies and analyzes relevant documents; contact external agencies, government, and organizations to obtain and verify information.
• Prepares thorough and detailed final reports utilized to make investigative decisions, utilizes database and info systems to verify information and/or check for information related to an investigation or inquiry.
• Interviews applicants, former employers, references, and other sources of information relevant to the investigation.
• Utilizes communications skills to elicit information from applicants.
• Reviews former employers and internal affairs files.
• Develops and pursues lines of inquiry.
• Maintains confidentiality of information and records related to subjects under investigation, and internal unit operations.
• Confers with Investigator Manager, Profession Standards Lieutenant, AZPOST representatives and other entities relevant to the conduct of each investigation.
• Schedules and communicates with experts within the medical, psychological and polygraph fields to discuss results of findings.
• Attend all required training.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 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
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed