CHIEF LEO OF FRAUD DIVISION

The Assistant Director and Chief Law Enforcement Officer over the Insurance Fraud Division oversees statewide and, at times, national criminal investigations of a highly complex nature, working with a high degree of independence; reviews investigation plans, strategies, and priorities of subordinate special agent supervisors, and, at times, those of special agents.

The Assistant Director supervises sworn special agent supervisors and non-sworn administrative supervisors. The Assistant Director operates the Insurance Fraud Division as a small police agency with no "patrol" responsibilities, consisting of special agents and support staff.

However, as a law enforcement agency, the assistant director is responsible for ensuring that AZPOST and ALEAP requirements are met and that security protocols are followed as mandated by DPS and the FBI. This includes responding to and participating in audits and certifications, and ensuring the unit meets performance goals.

Salary

• $100,500 - $110,000

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of business suite software, case management systems, accounting, law enforcement databases, and a willingness to learn new systems as technology changes

• Knowledge of civil and criminal law applicable in the State of Arizona (including but not limited to ARS Title 4,13, 20, 38, 44) and Arizona court procedures, rules, and traditions

• Knowledge and experience applying methods, techniques, procedures, and practices in criminal investigation, with knowledge specific to the investigation of white-collar crime, organized crime, or insurance fraud

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, AZ political processes, project management, and supervision

• Knowledge of law enforcement organization, administration, and personnel management, supervision, and training

• Knowledge of Arizona Criminal Justice Information System policies, procedures, guidelines, and system

Skills:

• Skill in communicating professionally and diplomatically, under difficult and even contentious circumstances

• Skill in applying methods and techniques of undercover law enforcement work and surveillance

• Skill in writing and proofreading management and law enforcement reports

• Skill with investigative procedures and laws

Ability:

• Ability to coordinate investigation activities with other law enforcement and investigation agencies

• Ability to work effectively with others, including subordinates and department management

• Ability to effectively coordinate and supervise the activities of a team of investigators

• Ability to control behavior under unusually difficult and dangerous circumstances

• Ability to assist direct reports in accomplishing their goals as a state employee

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

• Ability to lead direct reports to complete the above tasks

• Ability to apply sound judgment

• Ability to work independently

Selective Preference(s)

Required:

• AZPOST Law Enforcement Certification. 10+ years of law enforcement leadership experience

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Law Enforcement, business, psychology, sociology or related subjects

Other Information

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

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.

How to Apply

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Daryll Willis at daryll.willis@difi.az.gov

Benefits

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

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

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

Retirement

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment