Arizona Department of Child Safety
INVESTIGATOR Maricopa County - Office of Child Welfare Investigations
Arizona Department of Child Safety, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Investigador Maricopa County - Office of Child Welfare Investigations
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INVESTIGATOR Maricopa County - Office of Child Welfare Investigations
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Arizona Department of Child Safety
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.
Job Location:
Maricopa County
Posting Details:
Hourly Salary: $29.08 / hr; Grade: 20; Open Until Filled; Applications Reviewed Daily
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, 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 Hotline
Conducts interviews, collects documents and records interactions in the Statewide Automated - Child Welfare Information Systems
Testifies in court regarding child welfare investigations
Assists 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 neglect
Attends a variety of meetings to include high profile staffing
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Arizona law related to special victims, forensics, homicide, domestic violence, missing persons or a closely related law enforcement unit
Multi‑disciplinary approach, including child and family advocacy centers
Child welfare practices
Policy pertaining to abuse and neglect of children
Conducting high‑profile, complex and sensitive investigations
Skills
Working with public relations
Conducting interviews with children and family members
Training investigative techniques and approaching families and children
Identifying criminal or neglect and abuse in investigations
Strong verbal and written communication
Preparing reports
Working with diverse groups and individuals
Abilities
Conduct a high‑profile, complex and sensitive investigation
Identify and analyze highly confidential situations and resolve
Testify in court
Document investigations
Recognize issues/concerns at the inception of and take appropriate action
Share and enhance the understanding of investigative techniques
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution
Travel in‑state
Pre‑Employment Requirements
2 years law enforcement, detective, investigative experience specializing in crimes against children and sex crimes; OR
18 months of experience as an Investigative DCS Specialist with AZ Department of Child Safety OR any child safety state agency
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Paid annual leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Arizona State Retirement System Savings (ASRS)
Employee and dependent life insurance
Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Wellness incentive program
Employee discount program for higher education, products and services
Education savings – AZ529
Employee Assistance Program
Bi‑Lingual Stipend DCS 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.
Contact Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602‑255‑3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602‑255‑2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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INVESTIGATOR Maricopa County - Office of Child Welfare Investigations
role at
Arizona Department of Child Safety
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.
Job Location:
Maricopa County
Posting Details:
Hourly Salary: $29.08 / hr; Grade: 20; Open Until Filled; Applications Reviewed Daily
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, 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 Hotline
Conducts interviews, collects documents and records interactions in the Statewide Automated - Child Welfare Information Systems
Testifies in court regarding child welfare investigations
Assists 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 neglect
Attends a variety of meetings to include high profile staffing
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Arizona law related to special victims, forensics, homicide, domestic violence, missing persons or a closely related law enforcement unit
Multi‑disciplinary approach, including child and family advocacy centers
Child welfare practices
Policy pertaining to abuse and neglect of children
Conducting high‑profile, complex and sensitive investigations
Skills
Working with public relations
Conducting interviews with children and family members
Training investigative techniques and approaching families and children
Identifying criminal or neglect and abuse in investigations
Strong verbal and written communication
Preparing reports
Working with diverse groups and individuals
Abilities
Conduct a high‑profile, complex and sensitive investigation
Identify and analyze highly confidential situations and resolve
Testify in court
Document investigations
Recognize issues/concerns at the inception of and take appropriate action
Share and enhance the understanding of investigative techniques
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution
Travel in‑state
Pre‑Employment Requirements
2 years law enforcement, detective, investigative experience specializing in crimes against children and sex crimes; OR
18 months of experience as an Investigative DCS Specialist with AZ Department of Child Safety OR any child safety state agency
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Paid annual leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Arizona State Retirement System Savings (ASRS)
Employee and dependent life insurance
Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Wellness incentive program
Employee discount program for higher education, products and services
Education savings – AZ529
Employee Assistance Program
Bi‑Lingual Stipend DCS 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.
Contact Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602‑255‑3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602‑255‑2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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