DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Office of Inspector General (OIG)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $67,567-$77,000 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: April 18, 2024

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Special Investigations Lieutenant. This position receives and evaluates allegations of fraud waste and abuse referred to the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and assigns investigations to be conducted by Investigative Staff. As a supervises it supports, and coordinates resources for Investigators who conduct sensitive and high profile investigations. It will assist in coordination of major case investigations by prioritizing collection of data, conducting interviews and interrogations, organizing resources, making recommendations, and ensuring quality control and timely completion of projects and cases by Investigative Staff. Conducts the most complex or complicated investigations, which may involve multiple DES Programs and suspects, or require partnerships with external agencies. Obtains data and evidence from a variety of sources, and in a variety of formats, maintaining evidential integrity, and prepares it for entry into the Archer Enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (eGRC) system. Partners with other entities to conduct detailed forensic analyses, including electronic discovery, data recovery, and data audits. Produces high quality written reports, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely..

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads the most complex or complicated investigations, which may involve multiple DES Programs & suspects, or variety require of formats, partnerships maintain with external evidential agencies. integrity, for Obtains entry data into & an evidence electronic from case a variety management of sources, system. and in a Produces 30 high quality written reports, presenting complex technical matters.
• 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 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 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 administers 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.

Knowledge of:
• Applicable Federal, State and local statues codes, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Interviewing, interrogation, and investigative techniques and procedures
• Practices and methods employed in criminal detection and investigation
• Principles and practices of supervision and training
• Google Workspace Applications (i.e. Docs Drive, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Microsoft Office Applications, including Visio and SharePoint

Skills In:
• Directing work and holding staff accountable for successful outcomes
• Maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions
• Effectively supervising, leading and delegating tasks and authority
• Mentoring and coaching
• Report writing
• Mobilizing investigative teams

Ability to:
• 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
• Review, evaluate and make improvements in the deployment of personnel and equipment
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

This ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred. A minimum of five years experience in any of the following areas: Investigations, Audit, Compliance and/or Legislative environment. Excellent knowledge in a criminal justice agency with respect to regulations and compliance.

• 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.
• Due to the confidential, and sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) background check is required prior to receiving a job offer. Candidates for this position are subject to a DPS criminal background based on fingerprints. Employees must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the unit. 28 CFR 20.21 (f)(4 )(i).
• 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.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Jessica Grover at 520-235-3174 or OODHRstaffing@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Jessica Grover at 520-235-3174 or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.