CORPORATION COMMISSION

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse—spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filings—and we boast an average employment tenure of nearly 10 years. Learn more by visiting www.azcc.gov.

Special investigator

Job Location:

Address:  1300 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Flexible Scheduling and Hybrid Remote Options Available

Posting Details:

Salary: 28.85 

Grade: 20

Job Summary:

The Securities Division strives to preserve the integrity of the financial marketplace through investigative actions and the registration and oversight of securities, dealers and salespersons, and investment advisers; to enhance legitimate capital formation and deter financial fraud; and to minimize the burden and expense of regulatory compliance by legitimate business. We are seeking a Securities Fraud Investigator to join its Enforcement Section.

Job Duties:

You will be part of an enforcement unit, investigating possible violations of the Arizona Securities Act and Investment Management Act. This includes proactively using analytical skills to investigate complaints, performing extensive background checks, conducting interviews and participating in depositions, examining and analyzing data, collecting evidence and testifying at trial. Your duties may entail working with the general public, law enforcement officials, legal professionals, the business community, suspects, victims, and witnesses, and working in an undercover capacity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Extensive investigative experience; prefer experience on fraud investigations at a financial institution, regulatory agency or law enforcement agency
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports
• Ability to testify in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings
• PC competency, particularly in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and other MS Office programs as well as case file management software
• Database and internet emerging social media use/search proficiency preferred
• Capability to testify in administrative, civil or criminal proceedings
• Highly developed skills in reading comprehension, oral and written communication
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Substantial experience in interviewing and interrogative witnesses and suspects
• Education and experience related to accounting, criminal justice, financial fraud, elder crimes, subpoena issuance, the handling of large volumes of records or investment advisory, broker/dealer and other investment experience are skills desired for the successful candidate
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with clean driving record
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not a requirement

Selective Preference(s):

Certified Peace Officers may be placed in a higher classification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of an employment/reference check, criminal history investigation (fingerprints) and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain financial interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

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:

- Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental pol