Investigator 3
Address: 1300 West Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona, 85007
Salary: $29.42
Grade: 19
Closing Date: 1/23/26
The Securities Division strives to preserve the integrity of the financial marketplace through investigative actions and the registration and oversight of securities, dealers and salespersons, and investment advisers; to enhance legitimate capital formation and deter financial fraud; and to minimize the burden and expense of regulatory compliance by legitimate business. We are seeking a Securities Fraud Investigator to join its Enforcement Section.
You will be part of a 25-person enforcement unit, investigating possible violations of the Arizona Securities Act and Investment Management Act. This includes proactively using analytical skills to investigate complaints, performing extensive background checks, conducting interviews and participating in depositions, examining and analyzing data, collecting evidence and testifying at trial. Your duties may entail working with the general public, law enforcement officials, legal professionals, the business community, suspects, victims, and witnesses, and working in an undercover capacity.
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Extensive investigative experience; prefer experience on fraud investigations at a financial institution, regulatory agency or law enforcement agency
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports
• Ability to testify in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings
• PC competency, particularly in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and other MS Office programs as well as case file management software
• Database and internet emerging social media use/search proficiency preferred
• Capability to testify in administrative, civil or criminal proceedings
• Highly developed skills in reading comprehension, oral and written communication
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Substantial experience in interviewing and interrogative witnesses and suspects
• Education and experience related to accounting, criminal justice, financial fraud, elder crimes, subpoena issuance, the handling of large volumes of records or investment advisory, broker/dealer and other investment experience are skills desired for the successful candidate
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with clean driving record
Certified Peace Officers may be placed in a higher classification.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not a requirement
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of an employment/reference check, criminal history investigation (fingerprints) and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain financial interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.
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 Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
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
This position qualifies for participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.
If you have any questions, please email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.