SEIZED PROPERTY SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $43,981 - $59,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division/ Financial Remedies Section is seeking a Seized Property Specialist. The Seized Property Specialist (SPS) position is 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 department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 entities with diplomacy and tact.
• Travel is required for this position.
• A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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