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State of Arizona

SPECIAL AGENT

State of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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The Special Agent is responsible for ensuring public safety is maintained by providing Arizona Liquor Law compliance training and enforcement, and conducting routine inspections of the 15,000 liquor-licensed businesses (Permanent/Temporary) statewide.

Through proper case management and law enforcement procedures, cases will be documented, and evidence will be obtained for criminal and/or administrative violations. Agents will work in an undercover capacity, utilizing surveillance techniques.

This will include conducting interviews of witnesses and confidential informants, utilizing physical and digital surveillance, preparing complex affidavits and search warrants, and testifying in hearings, grand jury, and court proceedings.

Agents will participate in the execution of search warrants and arrest warrants, and make arrests where appropriate. Special Agents will carry firearms pursuant to the DLCC policy.

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Health and dental insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

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

Retirement

Position will be pension eligible for either PSPRS or ASRS, depending on standing as governed by Arizona law and the state's pension board

Knowledge:

Must possess considerable knowledge of AZ Title 4, Liquor Law

Statutes, rules, and agency guidance on Liquor Law and regulation

Proper case management and the ability to present the information intelligently in court proceedings

Must possess the experience and knowledge to recognize potential public safety issues in Restaurants/Bars/Special Events with large populations

Must have the experience and knowledge to recognize potential threats and dangers that come with working in an undercover capacity

Must have experience and knowledge of proper law enforcement procedures for conducting surveillance, undercover operations, and securing evidence properly to be presented in court

Skills:

Must possess basic computer skills and excellent writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports and affidavits pursuant to liquor laws

Must be capable of gathering facts, organizing, and comprehending information to make logical interpretations necessary to perform operational duties

Understand investigative techniques, possess interview skills, and be able to write factual, understandable, and complete reports

Abilities:

Establish clear priorities and manage other POST-certified officers

Review and apply complex Liquor and criminal statutes and requirements

Implement planned operations, assess their efficacy and efficiency, and summarize to a non-law enforcement audience

Work on multiple tasks and varying priorities

Work in both independent and collaborative settings

Be self-motivated and adapt to changing environments and new technologies

Identify inefficiencies and ineffective processes, determine options and improvements needed, and successfully guide the necessary changes

Selective Preference(s)

Specific training and experience in Title IV (Arizona Liquor Law) enforcement

5 years as an AZPOST-certified enforcement officer

Detective and case management experience

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