Investigator, Government

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.

INVESTIGATOR 2

(Temporary Position)

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 experienced and highly motivated individuals to join our team as an Investigator
2. This position will serve as a temporary positions. The position's primary duty is to conduct preliminary desktop investigations when allegations of benefit fraud are received via Department referrals, complaints from other agencies, and the public via written or hotline communications. This includes: review requests for fraud investigations to determine if they meet the criteria set by OIG OSI and federal and/or state funded public assistance programs;

make independent decisions about the validity of the allegation, whether to accelerate its focus or whether to cease all efforts; research, identify, select and analyze documents and information from confidential and sensitive databases/ sources; and assign cases to OSI field investigators statewide for further investigation when the referral meets established criteria. Also responsible for the scanning of each case’s Report of Investigation (ROI) into the electronic filing system OnBase, and retaining OSI’s confidential investigative case files in accordance with the DES Records Retention Schedule.

Processes outgoing subpoenas, monitors and maintains inventory, and completes projects assigned by the Supervisor. In-State travel will be required within the State of Arizona based on the needs of the position and the agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• This position performs preliminary investigations, evaluates allegations of benefit fraud received via Department referrals, complaints from other agencies, and the public via written or hotline communications.
• Review requests for fraud investigations to determine if they meet the criteria set by OSI and federal and/or state funded public assistance programs; make independent decisions about the validity of the allegation, whether to accelerate its focus or whether to cease all efforts.
• Research, identify, select and analyze documents and information from confidential and sensitive databases/sources; and assign cases to OIG OSI field investigators throughout AZ for further investigation when the referral meets the criteria.
• This position is responsible for overseeing the scanning of each Report of Investigation (ROI) into the electronic filing system (OnBase) and retaining a copy of each ROI and related documents in accordance with the DES Records Retention Schedule.
• The incumbent is responsible for a variety of administrative support functions for OSI units statewide that include, but is not limited to: subpoenas; monitoring and maintaining inventory.
• The incumbent attends staff meetings, assists OIG OSI colleagues with various projects and other duties as assigned.