Senior Investigator (Only Local & W2)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Shift Hours : 08 : 00 AM to 05 : 00 PM

Work Mode : Onsite

Candidate Location : Only local to Arizona

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.

Skills Preferred : 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 modeling 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

Experience Preferred : Intelligence gathering and crime analysis processes Methods and techniques of statistical research, analysis, and probability modeling 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

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