DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Salary:  $48,234.78 - $68,394.56

To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced Background Investigators. Under general direction, the Background Investigator is responsible for completing confidential background investigations of applicants under consideration for hire by the Department of Public Safety by gathering, compiling and analyzing relevant facts. Performs related work as assigned. 

This position is designated as UNCOVERED. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.  

Preferred qualifications:  A minimum of five (5) years investigative experience in a law enforcement and/or military agency.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver license by hire date.
May be required to travel to perform certain work functions.
Cannot be employed with another law enforcement agency concurrently.

Must pass a background investigation.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office setting.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
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 Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. 

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 (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.