DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Office of Inspector General (OIG)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $53,852-$56,454 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: September 11, 2026

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Office of the Director, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as an Investigator Senior. This position will serve as a Threat Liaison Officer and it report under the direction of the DES Office of Inspector General, Protective Services Administration (PSA) senior leadership. This position monitors intelligence networks, responds to incidents where there is a suspected threat at a DES facility, conducts investigations on individuals alleged to have made a threat, works with Internal Affairs when a threat is communicated by a DES employee, and recommends mitigation efforts to ensure site and employee safety. The TLO may be assigned additional tasks or responsibilities as determined by the Security Operations Administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Develops, implements, and maintains security processes, practices and policies to reduce risks and responds to critical incidents in areas of physical facility and personnel security as a result of a perceived threat. Assists in mitigating security situations involving contract security personnel, employees, and/or clients. Identifies witnesses, liaisons with federal, state, and local law enforcement and/or emergency personnel as necessary and assist in investigative activities as needed.
• Coordinates and implements site security, operations and activities to maximize protection of personnel and assets while ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment. Utilizes intelligence networks to analyze risk to DES sites and staff.
• Performs threat analyses of sites and persons suspected of making threats to DES sites and staff. Determines potential risk based on accepted industry standards and conveys that to applicable personnel. Travel will be required for this position.
• Assists all DES Divisions with the completion of any orders of protection (OOP), injunctions against harassment (IAH), injunctions against harassment in the workplace (IAH-W), and assists in training other PSA personnel for those processes.

Knowledge of:
• Federal, state and local laws relating to security, law enforcement, search and seizure, arrest and use of force procedures firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations
• Emergency procedures; security, fire and environmental alarm systems and the action appropriate in the event of their activation
• First Aid
• Electronic devices (i.e. radio and communications, computers, monitors, recording, and photography) and other security equipment
• Personal computer operations in a network environment
• Evidence handling procedures, crime analysis, investigation and Intelligence gathering
• Methods and techniques of statistical research, analysis, and probability modeling
• Google Suite products

Skills In:
• Understanding complex written documents and policies, and interpreting how those policies should be applied at a local level
• Preparing and editing official correspondence, training materials and reports to include format, edit tables and charts
• Understanding and applying crisis management techniques
• Reviewing and analyzing data and information from multiple sources to extract facts
• Reviewing and evaluation of activities and develop effective methods for improvement
• Presenting training in individual, small and large group settings
• Industry physical security standards

Ability to:
• Establish effective working relationships, both internal and external to the Department
• Direct contracted staff toward the effective accomplishment of their duties and responsibilities
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe and effective manner and not be hazard to self or others
• Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence of the department supervisor for short periods
• Develop local security policies and procedures at the direction of senior management
• Conduct fact finding research
• Utilize problem solving techniques
• Maintain confidence and composure in high stress situations
• Must be able to drive to and from locations in Arizona

This ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Experience may replace educational preferences.
• First Aid Certified

• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults. This position will require driving to and from within Arizona.
• The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry and the Adult Protective Services (APS) Registry.
• Due to the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) background check is required prior to receiving a job offer pursuant to 28 CFR 20.21(f)(4)(i). Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the unit.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at email OODHRstaffing@azdes.gov.

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 contacting OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.