ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Address: 1600 W. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $26.4424/hour (annualized at $55,000) 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position requires ten (10) hour shifts, with approximately eight (8) hours to be in-field/traveling and two (2) hours to be in-office. This role is approximately 80% field based throughout the State of Arizona. 

The Special Investigator is a field-based position (80%) assigned to the Tobacco Enforcement Team at the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) to perform various investigative duties, which includes civil inspections and/or criminal investigations related to Arizona luxury tax statutes. This role conducts interviews, reviews information, collects and preserves evidence, writes reports, and enforces tobacco tax compliance throughout the state of Arizona. Additionally, this position conducts inspections of retailers and distributors, inspecting their tobacco products and educating them, and the public, of the responsibilities in the compliance of Arizona tobacco tax laws. This position has the authority to conduct surveillance, execute search warrants, make arrests, and conduct search and seizures of contraband and/or illegal tobacco products, and issue citations for misdemeanor violations. When required, this role testifies at the Grand Jury and/or attends other court proceedings.

Please check out the attached job description for more details!

Education & Experience
-Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Associate’s Degree (e.g., A.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
-Minimum of two years experience conducting complex criminal investigations, which includes participation in all three stages of the criminal justice system (Investigation, Law Enforcement, and Prosecution)

Licenses & Certifications
-Valid, unrestricted Arizona State Driver’s License
-Current Arizona Peace Officer (AZPOST) Certification

Knowledge/Understanding
-Knowledge of Arizona State laws and regulations; ADOR rules, regulations, policies and procedures
-Knowledge of Civil, criminal and/or regulatory laws enforced by ADOR
-Knowledge of the Authority of AZPOST Certified Peace Officers
-Knowledge of procedures for obtaining and executing search warrants and arrest warrants

Skills
-Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
-Effective investigating interviewing techniques, and in collecting and presenting evidence
-Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
-Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor
-Excellent/Strong/Proficient use of firearms
-Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive
-Proficient in the use of cameras and recorders

Abilities
-Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety, pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT), and a Polygraph Test
-Ability to Interact with members of the public with diplomacy
-Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies
-Ability to apply law enforcement procedures
-Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
-Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
-Ability to learn LEAN concepts, principles and tools
-Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.
-Ability to perform field-based work involving up to 80% of time out in the field and traveling throughout AZ Driver license
-Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Additional Job Demands
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to:
-Frequently Lift/carry up to 40 pounds; Frequently Push/Pull up to 20 pounds; Continuously Kneel/Crouch/Bend/Reach/Stand/Hear up to 66% of time; Seeing/Hear/Speak up to 66% of the time; Occasionally Balance/Climb/Crawl/Manual Dexterity/Twist up to 33% of time
-Drive/Travel/Have Overnight stays; fluctuating work hours; iterating with hostile witnesses, and making arrests

-At least three years experience as a Post-Certified Peace Officer
-A college degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or related
-Experience with Continuous Improvement/LEAN
-Experience in the field of gang and/or narcotics investigations

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:
-Employment and Education Verification
-State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
-Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
-If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check
-Any additional pre-employment checks required for a law enforcement position, such as a Physical Abilities Test, Polygraph Test, etc.

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.

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 a world class comprehensive benefits package including:
-Paid time off for holidays, sick days, annual leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and civic duty leave
-Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
-A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability options.
-Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year, available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.
-Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program, State Wellness Program, Public Transit Discounts, Alternate Work Schedules, and Telework opportunities.

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

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-716-6950. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If you have any questions, please contact the ADOR Human Resources office at humanresources@azdor.gov or at 602-716-6950 for assistance.