Senior Investigator

Job Description

Job Description

• We only consider candidates local to Arizona. No C2C candidates
• This is a Hybrid role

Position Description :

The Senior Investigator investigates allegations of fraud and abuse related to the Department of Economic Security (DES) programs and services, and allegations of misconduct by clients, employees, contractors, vendors, and providers. Additionally, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts administrative and criminal investigations regarding benefits fraud by partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement.

Skills Required :

Review and research records, policy, procedures, investigative on-line resources, public information sources, and networking to other investigative agencies to obtain information and evidence relating to allegations of fraud.

Conduct field investigations, interview suspects and witnesses, compose, prepare, and serve subpoenas, conduct surveillance, and gather evidence to prove or disprove the claim of fraud.

Maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence.

Analyze, organize, and maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence procedures are followed.

Produce high quality reports presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely presenting all the facts and evidence of the case, both inculpatory and exculpatory.

Attend and testify at administrative hearings regarding intentional program violations and overpayments.

Compose prosecution reports, Reports of Investigation or memorandums, analyze, and organize evidence, prepare cases to refer for prosecution to the Attorney General's office or county prosecution authorities. Attend Grand Jury Hearings and other criminal proceedings to testify and present the facts of the case.

Attend unit, division, and one on one meetings with supervisor, attend trainings and assist other investigators and supervisors as needed.

Experience Required :

Intelligence gathering and crime analysis processes

Methods and techniques of statistical research, analysis, and probability modelling

Principles of data collection, collation, analysis and dissemination

Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite

Public Assistance Eligibility Policy, procedures and regulations and / or criminal offenses under Federal, State and Local Statutes and Administrative code and trends in the area of assignment

Software used for data analysis and investigations

Relational databases, Geographical Information Software (GIS) tools, and mapping techniques

Evidence handling procedures

Performing statistical research and analysis

Crime analysis or investigations and reviewing and analyzing data and information from multiple sources to extract facts

Review and evaluation of activities and develop effective methods for improvement

Establishing effective working relationships, both internal and external

Preparing clear, concise, and accurate oral and written reports

Generating reports, maps, charts, graphs, and other visual aids

Using link analysis software, or other data analysis and investigation software

Research and presentations

Methods and Practices employed in protective services, criminal detection and investigative or interviewing for public assistance programs.

Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing

Conduct fact finding research and utilize problem solving techniques

Organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials

Prioritize tasks or projects to meet deadlines and organize and maintain case / project files

Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy

Integrate and interpret complex information

Establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Additional Information :

DES / OSI to complete Background Investigation for clearance.

Each employee or Contracted Employee of the department who may have contact with children or vulnerable adults shall apply for and show proof of receipt of a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to § 41-1758.07 or provide to the department documentation of the person's application for a fingerprint clearance card.

Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the unit.

Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify),

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.