DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Location:  Phoenix, Arizona

Salary:  $99,019.23 - $127,132.51 Annually

                    To apply, you must go to the DPS website.  Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced professional to support the payroll process.  Under direct supervision, performs work in a structured environment to engineer highly complicated professional systems analysis and programming for applications in multiple environments.  Designs, develops and supports applications integrating multiple programming languages or database systems, complicated interfaces, or new and emerging technologies and languages.  Performs related duties as assigned or directed.   This classification is designated as UNCOVERED.  Incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.  

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management or Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Math, or Engineering or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of computer programming experience in multiple languages/standards or database systems.

OR an Associates Degree in the afore mentioned areas and seven (7) years of computer programming and database systems experience, as indicated above.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Office setting.
2. Availability to work irregular hours and/or respond to emergency call-outs on a 24-hour basis.

Must pass a background investigation.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
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).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
 

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 availability insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission and effective dates.

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) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.