Special Investigator

Arizona Department of Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive ($4,000)

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is seeking a Special Investigator to conduct statewide, national, and international investigations of high complexity, including theft, fraud, embezzlement, and political corruption. The role requires independent work, travel, and detailed evidence handling.

Pre-employment AZPOST Full Authority certifications are required, with CVSA certification within 6 months. A minimum of 3 years in investigative work is necessary, and applicants must meet driver

Qualifications

• AZPOST Full Authority certifications required.
• CVSA certification within 6 months of hire.
• PAT required for Waiver Testing.
• Minimum of 3 years in investigative or detective work.

Responsibilities

• Review information, analyze data, and plan case strategy while maintaining case files and evidence.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects by phone or in person.
• Travel as required, including state, interstate and international assignments.
• Engage in undercover investigations and conduct surveillance with other local, state and federal agencies.
• Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants and secure evidence.

Skills

Investigative skills

Interviewing victims and witnesses

Surveillance and undercover operations

Education

AZPOST Full Authority certifications

CVSA certification within 6 months of hire

PAT for Waiver Testing

Minimum of 3 years in investigative/detective work

Tools

Case management and evidence handling

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT)

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Special Investigator Supervisor, performs statewide, national, and international investigations of highly complex nature involving multiple criminal offenses, working with a high degree of independence. Reviews allegations, complaints or other information to determine criminal offenses that may have been committed. Conducts investigations, including but not limited to; theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, conspiracy, fraudulent schemes, political corruption, etc. Confers with prosecuting attorneys regarding progress of investigations, quality of case files and evidence, drafts subpoenas, warrants, etc. Prepares affidavits to obtain search warrants, arrest warrants, wiretaps, physical characteristic court orders. Background check and In-state travel is required.

Please Note: This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Job Duties:

Reviewing information and documents; analyzing data, planning case strategy, maintaining case files and evidence; preparing case reports. Responsibility to maintain and answer a company provided cell phone.

Interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects on the phone or in person. Travel as required, including state, interstate and international that may require overnight stay. Engage in undercover investigation operations, conducting surveillance of case suspects, investigative activity with other local, state and federal agencies.

Preparing and serving search warrants; conducting searches; seizing and securing evidence. Serving arrest warrants; physically arresting suspects and booking suspects into jail.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training (AZPOST) Full Authority certifications.
• Weapons certified in accordance with AZPOST standards and obtain the CVSA certification within 6 months of hire. Individuals who have served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and their certification has lapsed, or served in another State may be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing.
• PAT is required for Waiver Testing.
• Minimum of 3 years in investigative or detective unit.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. 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).

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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years