EEO INVESTIGATOR

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Commuter Subsidy

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a knowledgeable EEO Investigator to lead Equal Opportunity compliance. You will advise leadership, investigate discrimination complaints, ensure regulatory adherence, and promote a fair, inclusive workplace.

Regular travel to complexes is required to build relationships and support change initiatives. This role reports to the Human Resources Bureau and offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary of

Qualifications

• Experience in equal employment opportunity investigations and report writing.
• Knowledge of personnel laws, ADA, FMLA, EEO and Civil Rights Act.
• Strong communication, mediation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of EEO compliance across the department.
• Advise leadership and investigate discrimination complaints.
• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations.
• Deliver training and guide policy development on EEO standards.
• Travel to all complexes to build relationships and support change initiatives.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports with recommendations.

Skills

Verbal & written communications

Time management

Organizational

Interpersonal relations

Typing

Problem solving

Decision making

Management

Leadership

Administrative

Team building

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMETN OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILIATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

EEO INVESTIGATOR

Job Location:

Address:

Human Resources Bureau
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: 66,000.00

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 9/11/2026

Job Summary:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator to lead and manage all aspects of Equal Opportunity compliance across the department. In this pivotal role, you’ll advise leadership, investigate complaints of discrimination, ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, and promote a fair, respectful, and inclusive work environment. You'll also work closely with internal teams and external agencies, deliver impactful training, and guide policy development to ensure EEO standards are upheld. Regular travel to all complexes is required to build strong, collaborative relationships, foster trust, and support meaningful change initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a dynamic public service environment.

Job Duties:

• Provides guidance and recommendations to management/employees of employee-related issues, Including equal opportunity, ADA, FMLA, employee extended medical leave and chronic absenteeism.
• Assembles meetings with management on extremely confidential employee matters dealing with employee equal opportunity matters
  Provides guidance on department policies and procedures
• Conducts EEO fact-finding investigations and prepares a comprehensive report with recommendations for management review and appropriate action
• Reviews, revises, and/or composes professional correspondence
• Conducts detailed research and review of policies, statutes, and investigations to ensure accurate information is contained within finalized letters, reports and correspondence
• Monitors time frames to ensure policy adherence, maintains complex reports, and ensures documents are placed into the database
• Develop and present training as needed and/or required regarding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), ADA, FMLA, military leave and Departmental policies, etc.
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to personnel administration, ADOA Personnel Rules, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Arizona State government operation and structure/functions within ADCRR
• Personal computers and software, business English and proper grammar
• Methods of effective management, counseling and mediation practices, and problem solving methods

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communications
• Time management
• Organizational
• Interpersonal relations
• Typing
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Management
• Leadership
• Administrative
• Team building
• Research

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate thoughts and ideas
• Effectively interpretation of policy and procedures
• Analyze problems/complaints and determine acceptable solutions
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Remain objective
• Periodically travel to the institutions
• Indirectly oversee projects and/or programs
• Provide guidance to a diverse group of individuals
• Maintain confidentiality

Selective Preference(s):

• 1-3 years experience working as an HR professional with a background in conducting workplace investigations, interpreting employment laws, and advising on complex employee relations issues, particularly within a government environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

If this position requires 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.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

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 calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.