SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS LIEUTENANT

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) strengthens individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is seeking individuals committed to service, community, and teamwork. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Special Investigations Lieutenant. This role involves receiving and evaluating allegations of misconduct, fraud, and abuse by DES clients, employees, and contractors, then assigning investigations to Investigative Staff. The Lieutenant supervises, supports, and coordinates resources for Detectives and Investigators conducting sensitive and high-profile investigations. Key responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of major case investigations by prioritizing data collection, conducting interviews and interrogations, organizing resources, making recommendations, and ensuring quality control and timely completion of projects. The Lieutenant also conducts the most complex or complicated investigations, which may involve multiple DES Programs and suspects or require partnerships with external agencies. This includes obtaining data and evidence from various sources and formats, maintaining evidential integrity, and preparing it for entry into the Enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (eGRC) system. This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings of expected performance measures. The state of Arizona promotes a work culture with flexibility, autonomy, and trust, allowing many State employees to participate in the Remote Work Program, working remotely in their homes, offices, and hoteling spaces, provided all work is performed within Arizona unless authorized otherwise.

Requirements

Knowledge of Applicable Federal, State and local statues, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Interviewing, interrogation, and investigative techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of Practices and methods employed in criminal detection and investigation.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of DES Policy and Procedures.
Skill in Directing work and holding staff accountable for successful outcomes.
Skill in Maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions.
Skill in Effectively supervising, leading and delegating tasks and authority.
Skill in Mentoring and coaching.
Skill in Creatively accessing information.
Skill in Mobilizing investigative teams.
Skill in Report writing.
Ability to Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Ability to Monitor and direct the work of others.
Ability to Make sound, independent decisions based on available data and adopt appropriate courses of action.
Ability to Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing.
Ability to Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to Provide testimony.
Ability to Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to Develop and deliver training and technical assistance activities.
Ability to Review, evaluate and make improvements in the deployment of personnel and equipment.
Ability to Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Ability to Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to Maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Employees shall obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to S.B.1164.
Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks (if driving is an essential function).
Maintain acceptable driving records (if driving is an essential function).
Complete all required driver training (if driving is an essential function).
Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business).
Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the unit.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

5 years Law enforcement experience with investigative background is highly desired.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to Speak, write, and understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

Leads the most complex or complicated investigations, which may involve multiple DES Programs & suspects, or require partnerships with external agencies.
Obtains data & evidence from a variety of sources, and in a variety of formats, maintaining evidential integrity, for entry into an electronic case management system.
Produces high quality written reports, presenting complex technical matters clearly & concisely.
Assists in coordination of major case investigations by prioritizing collection of data, conducting interviews, organizing resources, making recommendations, and ensuring quality control and timely completion of projects and cases by Investigative Staff.
Partners with AMS, IRM, and other entities to conduct detailed forensic analysis tasks including electronic discovery, data recovery, and data audits.
Participates in inter-agency task force investigations, work groups, and committees to build external partnerships and combine knowledge and resources in order to resolve investigations more efficiently.
Supervises, supports, and coordinates resources for Detectives and Investigators who conduct sensitive and high-profile investigations.
Evaluates personnel for job performance, quality improvement, and opportunities for training and education.
Plans, develops, coordinates, and administer training and development of Investigative Staff.
Creates training materials and maintains detailed training records related to all coordinated or administered training, including field training.
Training includes both mandated training and training intended to increase or maintain knowledge and skills related to position function.
Receives and evaluates allegations of misconduct, fraud, and abuse by DES employees, contractors, vendors, and providers, and assigns investigations to be conducted by Investigative Staff.
Reviews and edits reports submitted by Investigative Staff, maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance