ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

Arizona Department of Gaming
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: Up to $72,410/Annually (DOE)

Grade: 20

Open until business needs are met

This position is responsible for conducting criminal research and performing analysis of criminal information and intelligence received by agents. Maintains several databases that can consist of criminal activity reports, operational activity, court proceedings, evidence collection, retention, and disposition. Conducts background research for investigations through various law enforcement and open source databases. Document and disseminate information for law enforcement purposes to Department agents. Assists with documenting, recording, photographing, and the collection of evidence during search warrant operations. This position maintains and updates evidence inventory as well as squad activity and statistics. This position also tracks criminal and civil cases filed by the unit through the judicial process ensuring agents and prosecutors are always up-to-date with prosecution needs.

• Conduct expert criminal analysis of complex and highly sensitive investigations related to illegal gambling. Research and analyze suspects, criminal networks and activities related to illegal gambling. Provide intelligence analysis using a variety of law enforcement and computer programs. Assess and summarize case information to provide feedback to case agents for criminal investigations and operational planning. Collect, manage, analyze data. Prepare a variety of administrative, operational, and investigative reports. Present report findings as necessary. Maintain records, logs and files. Establish, update and maintain manual(s) and automated filing systems to store and track records, stats, and other various information.

• Prepare a variety of administrative, operational, and investigative reports. Present report findings as necessary. Maintain records, logs and files. Establish, update and maintain manual(s) and automated filing systems to store and track records, stats, and other various information.

• Acts as a liaison to the courts, coordinating legal proceedings and related activities between the unit's agents and the various prosecuting agencies and courts. Provides administrative support for Agents to process cases through the judicial system. Monitor, track, and document criminal and civil cases through the judicial process. Schedules court appearances. Maintains communication and cooperation between the Agents and the courts. Assists in processing of evidence collection and documentation including photographing and logging items collected for prosecution. Assists in the packaging, transportation, and tracking of department evidence. Prepares evidence for court, auction, release, or destruction in accordance with Arizona State Law.

• Assists in processing of evidence collection and documentation including photographing and logging items collected for prosecution. Assists in the packaging, transportation, and tracking of department evidence. Prepares evidence for court, auction, release, or destruction in accordance with Arizona State Law.

• Maintain and update property and evidence inventories. Follows rules, policies and procedures for proper handling, storage, and disposition.

• Coordinate purchasing, placing orders and verifying deliveries with Finance and Procurement for the section. Ensure the process from purchase request to paying the final invoice and closing purchase orders is complete.

• Attend training sessions, conferences, and workshops to keep abreast of current practices, programs, resources, and legal issues.

Knowledge:

• Concepts of criminal investigations.

• Rules and procedures of evidence collection, storage, and disposition.

• Applicable gambling statutes listed in ARS title 13 chapter 33.

• Proper procedures in obtaining criminal history records information through D.P.S., Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS), Law • Enforcement Judicial Information System (LEJIS), Arizona Crime Information Center (ACIC), National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

• Lean tools and methods.

• Confidentiality.

• Diplomacy.

• Technical legal terminology used in law and practice.

• Required legal document formatting.

• Office management principles and practices. Public record laws.

• Strategies to maintain confidentiality of information and documentation.

• Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office and G-Suite/ Workplace.

• State and internal policies regarding travel and purchasing.

• State systems for purchasing. State government and department organizational structure.

Skills:

• Concepts of criminal investigations.

• Rules and procedures of evidence collection, storage, and disposition.

• Applicable gambling statutes listed in ARS title 13 chapter 33.

• Proper procedures in obtaining criminal history records information through D.P.S., Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS), Law • Enforcement Judicial Information System (LEJIS), Arizona Crime Information Center (ACIC), National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

• Lean tools and methods.

• Confidentiality.

• Diplomacy.

• Technical legal terminology used in law and practice.

• Required legal document formatting.

• Office management principles and practices. Public record laws.

• Strategies to maintain confidentiality of information and documentation.

• Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office and G-Suite/ Workplace.

• State and internal policies regarding travel and purchasing.

• State systems for purchasing. State government and department organizational structure.

Abilities:

• Work accurately and in a timely manner.

• Adapt to changing assignments and priorities.

• Respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information.

• Work as a team player within several divisions.

• Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis.

• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with agency staff and the public.

• Follow verbal and written instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Be organized. Be analytical. Be professional. Problem solve.

• Analyze and establish priorities. Display sound judgment.

• Perform work of considerate difficulty. Attend training, seminars, conferences, and briefings.

• Be highly observant.

• Formulate appropriate courses of action and communicate those courses of action to decision making authorities.

• Travel, which may include overnight stays. Work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Accommodate an adjustable work schedule based on operational activity and needs of the Intelligence Unit.

• 2 years experience with handling of law enforcement evidence.

• 2 years experience with crime scene processing and evidence collection.

• Experience with conducting criminal investigation research and analysis.

• Experience working as a criminal intelligence analyst or sworn law enforcement officer for a local, state, tribal, or federal agency and/or a branch of the United States Armed Forces.

• AZ Driver's License

• 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.

The Arizona Department of Gaming 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

• To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

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

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HumanResources@azgaming.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.