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Company Name : State of Arizona
Location : Phoenix, AZ
Position : Investigator – Child Welfare

Job Description : ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETYThe Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully engage children and families to ensure safety, strengthen families, and achieve permanency. DCS has field office locations located throughout the state of Arizona, with its central office located in Downtown Phoenix. DCS employs over 2,800 employees who share the common vision of ensuring children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect.INVESTIGATOR – CHILD WELFAREDEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETYOFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE INVESTIGATIONSJob Location:Maricopa County, Pinal County, and Pima CountyPosting Details:Salary: $25.8505 Grade: 20*Rate: +10% Critical Stipend applies through June 24, 2022 (restrictions apply)If you are interested in this job; please visit www.azstatejobs.gov and use Job ID 506357 to apply!Job Summary:The Child Welfare Investigative Specialist primarily investigates criminal conduct reports with allegations of felony child abuse and/or neglect, which may have resulted in serious injury, or death of a child. This position conducts home visits, and documents interviews, testifies in court, assists and trains staff in the navigation of a variety of registries and inter-agency databases. Under supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making, the Child Welfare Investigative Specialist is assigned to an OCWI unit. The Child Welfare Investigative Specialist adheres to county specific joint investigation protocol throughout the investigation.Job Duties:Assesses, responds to and investigates criminal conduct reports, in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, generated by the Child Abuse HotlineConducts interviews, collects documents and records interactions in the Statewide Automated – Child Welfare Information SystemsTestifies in court regarding child welfare investigationsAssists on cases involving allegations of child abuse resulting in serious injury or death; provides assistance related to strategies and techniques used when performing sensitive investigations of child abuse and neglectAttends a variety of meetings to include high profile staffingPerforms other duties appropriate to the assignmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of: Arizona Law related to Special Victims, Forensics, Homicide, Domestic Violence, Missing Persons or a closely related law enforcement unitMulti-disciplinary approach, including Child and Family Advocacy CentersChild Welfare practicesPolicy pertaining to abuse and neglect of childrenConducting high profile, complex and sensitive investigationsSkill in: Working with public relationsConducting interviews with children and family membersTraining investigative techniques and approaching families and childrenIdentifying criminal or neglect and abuse in an investigationsStrong verbal and written communicationPreparing reportsWorking with diverse groups and individualsAbility to: Conduct a high profile, complex and sensitive investigationsIdentify and analyze highly confidential situations and resolveTestify in courtDocument investigationsRecognize issues/concerns at the inception of and take appropriate actionShare and enhance the understanding of investigative techniquesDemonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolutionTravel In-StateSelective Preference(s):Law enforcement/Detective/Investigative experience specializing in crimes against children and sex crimes; ORTwo (2) years of experience as a DCS Specialist (investigations) with the Arizona Department of Child SafetyPre-Employment Requirements:Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing an extensive background investigation through State and Federal agencies. In-State travel is required. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207 .12.). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage may be reimbursed.The ability to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; and the ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.Benefits:Paid sick leavePaid annual leaveTen paid holidays per calendar yearHealth, dental and vision insuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountArizona State Retirement System Savings (ASRS)Employee and Dependent Life insuranceLong-term and short-term disability insuranceDeferred compensation plansWellness incentive programEmployee discount program for higher education, products and servicesEducation Savings – AZ529Employee Assistance ProgramCritical Response StipendThe Arizona Department of Administration has made Federal funds available for DCS employees that are performing client-facing work in the field. These funds are a temporary stipend and applies to select DCS positions only. The stipend is an additional 10% of the current hourly rate of pay. This temporary stipend is available through June 30, 2022.Bi-Lingual StipendDCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at DCS!For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageIf you are interested in this job; please visit www.azstatejobs.gov and use Job ID 506357 to apply!Retirement:Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.Contact Us:Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-2903.Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.85 per hourSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayExperience:Law enforcement: 2 years (Required)Work Location: Multiple Locations

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