DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

Address:  Various - Statewide

Salary: $27.8846 hourly/$57,999.968 annual 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 10/19/2026

The OCWI Investigative Analysts plays a critical role in supporting child safety and investigative efforts by conducting comprehensive research and analysis using both open and restricted information sources. This position gathers, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence and investigative information to authorized stakeholders, helping inform decision-making and operational activities.

The Analyst serves as an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Assistant System Security Officer (ASSO) for the Department of Child Safety (DCS) and the Office of Child Welfare Investigations (OCWI). As a recognized subject matter expert, this position provides guidance on the access, use, security, dissemination, and training requirements associated with ACJIS. The role also serves as a key resource for information analysis, investigative research, and compliance with criminal justice information policies and procedures.

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.

• Researches, compiles, processes, and analyzes investigative information obtained using various local, state, and federal databases, as well as open-source and third party paid resources, for the purpose of generating investigative leads. Disseminates leads to authorized recipients with a right-to know & a need-to-know in compliance with DCS, locate, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as DCS & OCWI Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Assistant System Security Officer (ASSO). ASSO's maintain compliance with the laws & policies governing ACJIS access, maintain & send authorized personnel lists, deliver training, assist with internal & external audits, monitor for unauthorized access of the ACJIS, and complete background checks.
  
• Creates visual representations of investigative information by preparing analytical Products (i.e. Timelines, Association Charts, and Maps) for the purpose of investigations, court proceedings, law enforcement partners, and other meetings.
  
• Collaborates with law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies; attend meetings; provide briefings to OCWI Chief, OCWI Analyst Manager, & OCWI Analyst Assistant Manager.
  
• Stays up to date on technological changes, research & analytical techniques, and other relevant areas to ensure the OCWI Analyst Unit is using up-to-date resources, technologies, and techniques.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
  

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and OCWI and DCS policies pertaining to information gathering techniques (use internally only)
  
• Analytical product creation
  
• The use of computer and software programs
  
• Team concepts, including: participation and group problem solving techniques
  
• Spelling, grammar and punctuation required to produce complex written documents
  
• ACJIS rules and regulations
  

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
  
• Interpersonal relations
  
• Resource utilization
  
• Researching, gathering, organizing and analyzing data and drawing logical conclusions
  
• Editing and proofreading written materials for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures
  
• Public speaking/relations
  

Ability to:

• Exercise good judgment in prioritizing request, collecting information, organizing projects and making recommendations
  
• Design graphical presentations
  
• Interpret and explain complex subjects systematically and clearly
  
• Make presentations to small and large audiences
  
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties
  
• Think logically
  
• Work independently
  
• Handle multiple tasks with efficiency and effectiveness.
  

Two (2) years of experience with a law enforcement, criminal justice, or military agency compiling data, analyzing findings, and visual product creation. OR Two (2) years of college education in a criminal justice related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.

The ability to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.

The ability to secure and maintain level B terminal operator certification for ACJIS from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

A valid Arizona driver’s license is required. and the use of a vehicle is an essential function of the job to conduct State business. 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 an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. 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.