SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS SERGEANT

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Special Investigations Sergeant. This position will be a liaison between Adult Protective Services (APS) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) and independently conducts, manages, and assists other investigative staff with complex and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud and abuse related to DES programs and services, and allegations of misconduct by employees and contractors (vendors and providers). 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. Across our many agencies, boards, 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

Applicable federal, state, and local statutes, and Administrative Code
Evidence and elements of crimes
DES policies and procedures
Data collection and data reliability
Interview, interrogation, and investigative techniques
Practices and methods employed in criminal detection and investigation
Evidence-handling procedures
Elements of criminal offenses under Federal, State, and local Statutes, and Administrative Code
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
This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must 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. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
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).
Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the unit.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in law enforcement and investigative experience
Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of DES policy and procedures
Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish

Responsibilities

Conducting complex and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud and abuse related to DES programs and services, and allegations of misconduct by employees and contractors (vendors and providers).
Obtaining data and evidence from a variety of sources, and in a variety of formats, maintains evidential integrity.
Preparing data and evidence for entry into necessary systems.
Prioritizing the collection of data, conducting interviews, interrogations, and surveillance.
Maintaining investigation records to ensure that the provenance of material is preserved.
Assisting Senior Detectives in conducting the most complex or complicated investigations, which may involve multiple DES Programs, external agencies, and suspects.
Producing high quality written reports that present complex technical matters clearly and concisely.
Preparing, obtaining and serving subpoenas, search warrants, and arrest warrants.
Obtaining and serving 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