Investigator III

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $51,660 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a very professional Background Investigator (Investigator III) responsible for the completion of sensitive background reviews of current and prospective employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors to the prison institutions as well as our central offices. This is your opportunity to apply now, take your career to the next level, and join the family of the Department of Corrections!

Requirements

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local civil laws and cases affecting staff and background investigations
• Knowledge of ADCRR policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Modern investigative principles and techniques
• Knowledge of Interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of Legal research techniques, prisons, and prison operations
• Knowledge of English to include proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of Personal computers using various software programs
• Skill in Prioritizing
• Skill in Analyzing
• Skill in Researching
• Skill in Problem-solving
• Skill in Independent decision making
• Skill in Interpreting and summarizing data, information, and agency policies
• Skill in Developing and generating fact-finding detailed, concise, and accurate reports and/or correspondence
• Skill in Applying modern investigation principles and techniques
• Skill in Taking accurate statements
• Skill in Recording and preserving relevant material
• Skill in Observation and memory skills
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Skill in Typing
• Skill in Telephone etiquette
• Skill in Multitasking
• Skill in Customer service
• Skill in Attention to detail
• Skill in Verbal and written communication
• Skill in Organization and time management
• Ability to Conduct thorough reviews of documentation
• Ability to Interview to obtain truthful statements
• Ability to Record accurate events and information
• Ability to Meet deadlines
• Ability to Research data collection
• Ability to Work various shifts/ hours including weekends
• Ability to Work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to Travel to include overnight stays
• Ability to Interact professionally with peers, supervisors and management along with outside entities
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license
• Must complete all required training
• Must successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks
• Must maintain acceptable driving records
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Investigative or correctional experience

Responsibilities

• Collects, preserves, and reviews documentation, information, and items of relevance to background investigations
• Conducts extensive research and reviews of confidential documentation and reports
• Follows up on information obtained during interviews and documentation reviews to obtain accurate finding of facts
• Composes accurate, timely, and impartial reports and findings of facts
• Retrieves and/or inputs information and data into computerized databases and systems
• Provides background results to administrators, managers, and/or supervisors
• Confers with outside law enforcement agencies and the public to obtain additional information or follow up on information obtained during interviews and research
• Attends meetings and/or provides status updates to administrative staff and supervisors as requested
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days 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)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

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