DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

Office of Child Welfare Investigations

3003 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary: $27.8846 hourly/$57,999.968 annually 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 12/4/2024

The OCWI Investigative Analysts complete research assignments and disseminates information to authorized personnel from closed and open sources. The Analyst serves as Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Assistant System Security Officer(s) (ASSO) for DCS & OCWI. This position serves as a subject matter expect in the area of closed and open-source research, analysis, and information dissemination. This position also serves as a subject matter expect in the area of the access, use, dissemination, and training of the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System.

• Researches, compiles, processes, and analyzes investigative information obtained using various local, state, and federal databases, as well as open-source and third party paid resources, for the purpose of generating investigative leads. Disseminates leads to authorized recipients with a right-to know & a need-to-know in compliance with DCS, locate, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
  
  
• Serves as DCS & OCWI Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Assistant System Security Officer (ASSO). ASSO's maintain compliance with the laws & policies governing ACJIS access, maintain & send authorized personnel lists, deliver training, assist with internal & external audits, monitor for unauthorized access of the ACJIS, and complete background checks.
  
  
• Creates visual representations of investigative information by preparing analytical Products (i.e. Timelines, Association Charts, and Maps) for the purpose of investigations, court proceedings, law enforcement partners, and other meetings.
  
  
• Collaborates with law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies; attend meetings; provide briefings to OCWI Chief, OCWI Analyst Manager, & OCWI Analyst Assistant Manager.
  
  
• Stays up to date on technological changes, research & analytical techniques, and other relevant areas to ensure the OCWI Analyst Unit is using up-to-date resources, technologies, and techniques.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
  

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and OCWI and DCS policies pertaining to information gathering techniques (use internally only)
  
• Analytical product creation
  
• The use of computer and software programs
  
• Team concepts, including: participation and group problem solving techniques
  
• Spelling, grammar and punctuation required to produce complex written documents
• ACJIS rules and regulations

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal relations
  
• Resource utilization
  
• Researching, gathering, organizing and analyzing data and drawing logical conclusions
  
• Editing and proofreading written materials for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures
• Public speaking/relations

Ability to:

• Exercise good judgment in prioritizing request, collecting information, organizing projects and making recommendations
  
• Design graphical presentations
  
• Interpret and explain complex subjects systematically and clearly
  
• Make presentations to small and large audiences
  
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties
  
• Think logically
  
• Work independently
  
• Handle multiple tasks with efficiency and effectiveness.

Two (2) years of experience with a law enforcement, criminal justice, or military agency compiling data, analyzing findings, and visual product creation. Two (2) years of college education in a criminal justice related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.

The ability to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and the ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.

The ability to secure and maintain level B terminal operator certification for ACJIS from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

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 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 3.70 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

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

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. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.