Child Welfare Investigative Specialist
Arizona State Government, Phoenix, AZ, United States
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.
INVESTIGATOR
OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE INVESTIGATIONS Job Location:
Maricopa County
Posting Details:
Hourly Salary: $29.0866
Grade: 20; Open Until Filled; Applications Reviewed Daily
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 OCWI unit. The Child Welfare Investigative Specialist adheres to county specific joint investigation protocol throughout the investigation. Job Duties:
Assesses, responds to and investigates criminal conduct reports, in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, generated by the Child Abuse Hotline
Conducts interviews, collects documents and records interactions in the Statewide Automated - Child Welfare Information Systems
Testifies in court regarding child welfare investigations
Assists on cases involving allegations of child abuse resulting in serious injury or death; provides assistance related to strategies and techniques used when performing sensitive investigations of child abuse and neglect
Attends a variety of meetings to include high profile staffing
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:
Arizona 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 Welfare practices
Policy pertaining to abuse and neglect of children
Conducting high profile, complex and sensitive investigations
Skill in:
Working with public relations
Conducting interviews with children and family members
Training investigative techniques and approaching families and children
Identifying criminal or neglect and abuse in an investigations
Strong verbal and written communication
Preparing reports
Working with diverse groups and individuals
Ability to:
Conduct a high profile, complex and sensitive investigations
Identify and analyze highly confidential situations and resolve
Testify in court
Document investigations
Recognize issues/concerns at the inception of and take appropriate action
Share and enhance the understanding of investigative techniques
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution
Travel In-State Selective Preference(s):
Eighteen (18) months Law enforcement/Detective/Investigative experience specializing in crimes again children and sex crimes Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Eighteen (18) months Law enforcement experience; AND/OR • 18 months of experience as an Investigative DCS Specialist with AZ Department of Child Safety OR any Child Safety State Agency Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing an extensive background investigation through State and Federal agencies. In-State travel is required. 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.). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage may be reimbursed. 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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
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
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 pilot 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).ASRS participation may begin immediately (if you were a previous member) or upon your 27th week of employment (if you have never been an ASRS member previously). Contact Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at
ADA@AZDCS.GOV . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at
recruiting@azdcs.gov . The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.
INVESTIGATOR
OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE INVESTIGATIONS Job Location:
Maricopa County
Posting Details:
Hourly Salary: $29.0866
Grade: 20; Open Until Filled; Applications Reviewed Daily
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 OCWI unit. The Child Welfare Investigative Specialist adheres to county specific joint investigation protocol throughout the investigation. Job Duties:
Assesses, responds to and investigates criminal conduct reports, in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, generated by the Child Abuse Hotline
Conducts interviews, collects documents and records interactions in the Statewide Automated - Child Welfare Information Systems
Testifies in court regarding child welfare investigations
Assists on cases involving allegations of child abuse resulting in serious injury or death; provides assistance related to strategies and techniques used when performing sensitive investigations of child abuse and neglect
Attends a variety of meetings to include high profile staffing
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:
Arizona 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 Welfare practices
Policy pertaining to abuse and neglect of children
Conducting high profile, complex and sensitive investigations
Skill in:
Working with public relations
Conducting interviews with children and family members
Training investigative techniques and approaching families and children
Identifying criminal or neglect and abuse in an investigations
Strong verbal and written communication
Preparing reports
Working with diverse groups and individuals
Ability to:
Conduct a high profile, complex and sensitive investigations
Identify and analyze highly confidential situations and resolve
Testify in court
Document investigations
Recognize issues/concerns at the inception of and take appropriate action
Share and enhance the understanding of investigative techniques
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution
Travel In-State Selective Preference(s):
Eighteen (18) months Law enforcement/Detective/Investigative experience specializing in crimes again children and sex crimes Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Eighteen (18) months Law enforcement experience; AND/OR • 18 months of experience as an Investigative DCS Specialist with AZ Department of Child Safety OR any Child Safety State Agency Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing an extensive background investigation through State and Federal agencies. In-State travel is required. 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.). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage may be reimbursed. 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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
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
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 pilot 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).ASRS participation may begin immediately (if you were a previous member) or upon your 27th week of employment (if you have never been an ASRS member previously). Contact Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at
ADA@AZDCS.GOV . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at
recruiting@azdcs.gov . The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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