INVESTIGATOR Pima County - Office of Child Welfare Investigations

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, and 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 Office of Child Welfare Investigations (OCWI) unit. The Child Welfare Investigative Specialist adheres to county specific joint investigation protocol throughout the investigation.

Job Duties

• Affirms, responds to and conducts investigations in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders involving allegations of criminal conduct child abuse or criminal neglect of Arizona's children which have resulted in serious injury or death of a child.
• Accompanies Department of Child Safety Specialist on investigations, which are anticipated to be unusually difficult and may at times become confrontational.
• Conducts and documents interviews, prepares reports for management, makes entries into the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System.
• Testifies in court regarding OCWI investigations.
• Attends unit meetings, high profile staffing, multidisciplinary meetings, Team Decision Meetings and fatality review meetings as determined by case and business needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Az 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 and Family Welfare practices
• Policies pertaining to abuse and neglect of children
• Conducting high profile, complex and sensitive investigations
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Preparing reports
• Working with diverse groups and individuals

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Eighteen (18) months Law enforcement/Detective/Investigative experience specializing in crimes against children and sex crimes
• Eighteen (18) months of experience as an Investigative DCS Specialist with AZ Department of Child Safety OR any Child Safety State Agency

Travel

In-State

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Maintain a high level of self-direction and responsibility
• Selective Preference(s)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• 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 (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207 .12.)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 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

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Remote Work

An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
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Retirement

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Contact ASRS for details.