Special Investigator

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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Job Location:

ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE - DRIVERS LICENSE FRAUD 1324 N. 22nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009

• Salary: $69,807.26
• Hiring Incentive: $4,000
• Grade: 20
• Closing Date: 01/26/2026

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. Individuals who have served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and their certification as a peace officer has lapsed, or served in another state or federal agency, may be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing in lieu of attending an Arizona Peace Officer basic course at an academy.

Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) is required. Background check and In-state travel is required.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.

Reviewing information and documents; analyzing data, planning case strategy, maintaining case files and evidence; preparing case reports. 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.

• Pertinent State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations.
• Modern law enforcement methods, best practices and procedures.
• Search and Seizure, rules of evidence and custody of prisoners.
• Defensive tactics.
• First Aid, CPR.
• Court systems, procedures and protocols.
• Activity reporting and accounting procedures established for the work system.
• Principles of report writing.
• Have previously served as a certified peace officer in Arizona, another state, or federal agency, and meet all of the minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona Peace Officer.

• Interpreting relevant State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations.
• Eliciting factual information and drawing valid conclusions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with staff members and the general public.
• Use and care of firearms.
• Operate police equipment in emergency situations.
• Exercise discretion in use of force.
• Verbal and written communication, writing clear and concise reports.
• Problem solving and using good judgement.
• Have completed the basic and advanced training that demonstrates substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course.
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• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate effectively with staff members and the general public.
• Maintain moral standards and integrity.
• Work as a team and collaborate.
• Obtain and maintain a CVSA certification.
• Make effective and reasonable decisions under pressure.
• Operate law enforcement computers, software and database programs.
• Maintain required firearms certification.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Obtain an appointment from an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency.

Experience, education and training in law enforcement/criminal justice environment and course work resulting in full authority Peace Officer Certifications as mandated by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST). Minimum of 3-years in an investigative or detective unit.

The following qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:

• Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Full…