Special Investigator ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Investigator performs statewide, national, and international investigations of a highly complex nature involving multiple criminal offenses, working with a high degree of independence under the general supervision of the Special Investigator Supervisor. The role reviews allegations, complaints, and other information to identify potential criminal offenses and investigates matters including theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, conspiracy, fraudulent schemes, and political corruption. The investigator confers with prosecuting attorneys on investigation progress and case files, drafts subpoenas and warrants, and prepares affidavits for search warrants, arrest warrants, wiretaps, and physical-characteristic court orders. The position requires a background check and in-state travel. Travel may also be interstate or international, may require overnight stays, and may include undercover operations, surveillance, and joint investigations with local, state, and federal agencies. The role involves interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects; preparing and serving warrants; conducting searches; seizing and securing evidence; and serving arrest warrants, physically arresting suspects, and booking them into jail. The investigator is responsible for maintaining and answering a company-provided cell phone. The position may offer remote work within Arizona, based on departmental business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion. The position is based in the Driver License Fraud unit in Phoenix, Arizona, and is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive, subject to applicable criteria.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in an investigative or detective unit.
Previously served as a certified peace officer in Arizona, another state, or a federal agency, and meet the minimum qualifications for Arizona Peace Officer certification.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training (AZPOST) Full Authority certifications.
Weapons certification in accordance with AZPOST standards.
Obtain CVSA certification within 6 months of hire.
Complete basic and advanced training demonstrating substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course.
Obtain an appointment from an Arizona law enforcement agency.
Maintain required firearms certification.
Possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license; meet driving-record requirements and complete required driver training. Employees using a personally owned vehicle for state business must maintain required liability insurance.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Ability to obtain and maintain a CVSA certification.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal motor vehicle laws, rules, and regulations; modern law enforcement methods and procedures; search and seizure, rules of evidence, custody of prisoners, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR, court systems and protocols, activity reporting and accounting procedures, and report-writing principles.
Skill in interpreting relevant state and federal motor vehicle laws and regulations; eliciting factual information and drawing valid conclusions; building effective relationships; using and caring for firearms; operating police equipment in emergencies; exercising discretion in use of force; communicating verbally and in writing; problem solving; and sound judgment.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, communicate effectively, maintain moral standards and integrity, collaborate as part of a team, make effective decisions under pressure, operate law enforcement computers, software, and databases, and understand and interpret laws and regulations.
Individuals whose Arizona peace officer certification has lapsed, or who served in another state, may be eligible for Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing; PAT is required for Waiver Testing.

Responsibilities

Review allegations, complaints, and other information to determine what criminal offenses may have been committed.
Conduct complex investigations, including investigations involving theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, conspiracy, fraudulent schemes, and political corruption.
Review information and documents, analyze data, plan case strategy, maintain case files and evidence, and prepare case reports.
Confer with prosecuting attorneys regarding investigation progress and the quality of case files and evidence.
Draft subpoenas and warrants, and prepare affidavits to obtain search warrants, arrest warrants, wiretaps, and physical-characteristic court orders.
Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects by telephone or in person.
Travel as required, including within the state, interstate, and internationally, potentially with overnight stays.
Conduct undercover investigations and surveillance of suspects, and coordinate investigative activity with local, state, and federal agencies.
Prepare and serve search warrants, conduct searches, and seize and secure evidence.
Serve arrest warrants, physically arrest suspects, and book suspects into jail.
Maintain and answer a company-provided cell phone.
Maintain required firearms certification and obtain and maintain CVSA certification.
Operate a vehicle for state business in accordance with applicable license, driving-record, insurance, and training requirements.

Benefits

Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan through mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
$4,000 hiring incentive, subject to criteria
Employee referral incentive, if all criteria are met
Potential remote work schedule within Arizona, based on management approval and business needs