SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS SERGEANT

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Special Investigations Sergeant within the Office of Inspector General (OIG). This position is responsible for independently conducting, managing, and potentially assisting other investigative staff with complex and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud and abuse related to DES programs and services. It also covers allegations of misconduct by employees and contractors, and potentially other criminal activity perpetrated against or involving DES clients determined as vulnerable populations, such as financial exploitation. 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 strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust, with many State employees participating in the State's Remote Work Program.

Requirements

Applicable federal, state, and local statutes, and Administrative Code.
Evidence and elements of crimes.
Interview, interrogation, and investigative techniques and procedures.
Practices and methods employed in criminal detection and investigation.
DES policies and procedures.
Evidence-handling procedures.
Elements of criminal offenses under Federal, State, and local Statutes, and Administrative Code.
Microsoft Office applications.
Organization and time management.
Maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions.
Collecting and maintaining data.
Critical thinking and analysis.
Creatively accessing information.
Preparing clear, concise, and accurate oral and written reports.
Investigations and interviews.
Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Analyze and evaluate data and information.
Make sound independent decisions based on available data and adopt appropriate courses of action.
Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing.
Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Provide testimony.
Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Studies or a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Law enforcement, Protective Services or investigations experience is highly desired.
Bilingual skills are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Leads complex and sensitive administrative and criminal investigations into allegations of misconduct, fraud and abuse related to DES programs and services, and allegations of misconduct by employees and contractors (vendors and providers) which may include other criminal activity perpetrated against or involving DES clients determined as vulnerable populations, or as legally required and permissible; such as financial exploitation.
Obtains data and evidence from a variety of sources, and in a variety of formats, maintaining evidential integrity, and prepares it for entry into eGRC. Prioritizes collection of data, conducts interviews, interrogations, and surveillance, and maintains investigation records to ensure that the provenance of material is preserved.
Assists Senior Investigators with conducting the most complex or complicated investigations, which may involve multiple DES Programs, external agencies, and suspects. May coordinate investigative efforts with other law enforcement entities while conducting joint investigations and participating in task forces.
May participate in other law enforcement activities including, but not limited to; preparation of injunctions against harassment and preparation of testimony and testifying during criminal trial and grand jury proceedings.
Produces high quality written reports, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely. Prepares and serves subpoenas. Obtains and serves workplace injunctions, protecting DES employees from harassment.

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
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities