DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

ECD PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
3838 N Central Ave
City: Phoenix

Salary: $87,201.60 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 09/04/25 11:55p

As a Full Authority Lieutenant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our law enforcement process. Under the general supervision of the Major assigned to the Office of Inspector General, this position will oversee the Professional Standards Unit, which includes; Backgrounds and Analysts. Overseeing the Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) Facilities unit. Has authority to approve actions and/or resolve administrative issues, functioning as a mid-level manager in a defined area of responsibility. Tasks will include managing the backgrounds for all new hires, including supervising Investigator 3s and analysts to ensure they meet the agency standards and managing modernizations of current facilities. receiving, processing, supervising, actively investigated. Including but is not limited to; theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, conspiracy fraud schemes, corruption, computer fraud, identity theft, driver license and identification controlling investigations that involve allegations of administrative and criminal conduct and acts of misconduct, ensuring that the allegations made are thoroughly and objen card fraud, counterfeiting of identity documents, and internal employee misconduct regarding violations of ADOT policy.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

Background check, occasional travel, and overnight stays, is required.

Counsels, instructs, and evaluates subordinates' work product.. Performs evaluations and/or coaching of subordinates. Reviewing allegations, complaints, or other information to determine whether administrative/criminal offenses may have been committed. Communicating professionally and diplomatically, under complex and even contentious circumstances.

Perform highly complex and specialized administrative work, preparing reports, correspondence, and development/modification of forms; technical assistance/guidance related to rules, regulations, and policy interpretation and maintenance of all record-keeping activities. Apply relevant policies, guidelines, procedures, and processes to develop operating policy, correct deficiencies, and improve services.

Responsible for monitoring organization performance and allocating resources to achieve efficient and effective program performance and delivery of program services, establishing goals and objectives to include effecting changes designed to generate revenue, create greater efficiency, reduce costs, and implement the use of new technology. You will review, analyze, and evaluate case materials; direct, supervise, and assist in preparing affidavits to obtain search and arrest warrants, conduct searches, serve warrants, effect seizures, arrests, and book suspects.

Knowledge of:
• Police Department functions, organization, mission, procedures, objectives, policies, rules, and regulations, particularly those applicable to law enforcement.
• Community/problem-oriented policing methodologies; public relations techniques; interagency communications and assistance techniques and practices; methods and techniques of supervision.
• Overseeing the screening process for new applicants, including background investigations, ensuring investigations are thorough and adhere to established protocols.
• Internal affairs/professional standards unit.
• Practices of computer applications and software; of Spillman Cad RMS, Query Analyzer, Livescan, IA Pro, and Armani. Federal OSHA, CVSA laws, AZ Post Rules, the Arizona Management System, and all ADOT software used in ECD.
• Criminal Laws applicable to the State of AZ, particularly State, Federal, and local laws concerning theft, fraud, forgery, computer fraud, fraudulent schemes, political corruption, and embezzlement.

Skills in:
• Maintain working relationships with other agency divisions, the public, employees, and contractors.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills and investigative and analytical skills.
• Ensuring all background investigations are conducted in accordance with legal and department policies and procedures, and that all necessary documentation is completed.
• Strong critical thinking, research, and complex analysis, problem solving and conflict resolution, interpersonal and employee relations, decision making multi-tasking, and time management of multiple and sometimes competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of internal policy and its application to possible violations of said policy.
• Oral and written communication in the preparation of clear, concise reports, correspondence, and PowerPoint /Google Slides presentations.
• Possesses a high level of technical expertise necessary to make decisions regarding the direction the program or policy will take.
• A high level of analytical skill is necessary to evaluate data, and sufficient skill to understand, retain, and interpret technical information, and legal provisions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Special Investigators on Professional Standards and ethical conduct.

Ability to:
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive confidential information and situations related to applicants' backgrounds, including personnel and human resources information
• Appropriate handling and storage.
• Read, comprehend, and interpret detailed, complex written material; conduct research and compile findings.
• Handle a variety of complex, sensitive, and confidential materials simultaneously.
• Prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines, resolve issues; be tactful but diplomatic; remain professional under Stress.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Demonstrating sensitivity in dealing with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and remain calm and focused and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Make determinations by interpreting and/or incorporating laws, rules, and/or regulations.
• Consult with the director on decisions having organizational and/or public impact.
• Coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years administrative and/or operations support experience meeting the KSAs. Minimum of 3 years in an investigative or detective unit. Three years or more experience as an Internal Affairs investigator. Preferred Spanish speaking.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Full Authority certification.
• Weapons Certified in accordance with AZ P.O.S.T. standards.
• 2 years’ experience conducting or overseeing background Investigations for a law enforcement agency.
• 3 years of criminal and/or administrative investigative experience working in a Professional Standards Unit.
• 2 years of experience in conducting or overseeing law enforcement background investigations.

As this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• 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

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.