Special Agent (AZPOST)

The Intelligence Unit Special Agent works under the direction of the Intelligence Unit Supervisor and Manager. Special Agents in the Intelligence Unit are responsible for investigating complaints of illegal gambling to ensure compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, State, and Federal laws. Off Reservation complaints of Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, may include gambling violations, racketeering, money laundering, and illegal criminal enterprises
All work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Conduct criminal investigations of alleged violations of the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, State, and Federal laws.
  Through proper case management and law enforcement procedures, Special Agents will document, gather, and preserve evidence for criminal and civil prosecution.
• Agents generally work in an undercover capacity and utilize surveillance techniques and surveillance equipment to document criminal activity.
• Agents work activities include conducting interviews of witnesses, confidential informants, utilizing physical and digital surveillance, preparing complex affidavits and search warrants, testifying in hearings, grand jury, and court proceedings.
• Agents will participate in the execution of search warrants, arrest warrants, and make arrests where appropriate. Special Agents will carry firearms pursuant to the ADG policy and are responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and the gaming tribes.
  

Knowledge of:

• The Arizona Tribal-State Compact and Appendices.
• The Arizona Revised Statutes, including A.R.S. and applicable federal laws.
• Proper case management and have the ability to present the information intelligently in court proceedings.
• Experience recognizing potential public safety issues in public places/facilities with large populations.
• Experience recognizing potential threats and dangers that go with working in an undercover capacity.
• Proper law enforcement procedures for conducting surveillance, undercover operations, and securing evidence properly to be presented in court.

Skill in:

• Basic computer skills and excellent writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports and affidavits pursuant to gambling laws and illegal criminal organizations.
• Gathering facts, organizing, and comprehending information to make logical interpretations necessary to perform operational duties.
• Understand investigative techniques, possess interview skills and be able to write factual, understandable, and complete reports.
• Basic understanding of the Tribal-State Compact, as it relates to the assigned duties.
• General knowledge of game strategy and betting techniques.

Ability to:

• Qualify annually with their duty weapon, achieving a minimum score of 210.
• Complete eight (8) hours of continuing education annually.
• Complete eight (8) hours of proficiency training every three (3) years.
• To perform static and mobile surveillance in vehicles, or on foot.
• Affect an arrest or survive an encounter until backup Agents/Officers arrive.
• Be highly vigilant with excellent observation skills that can be documented in the appropriate manner.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Previous experience in police undercover work, preferred.
• Only current or former sworn police officer applicants, will be considered. The Department of Gaming will not sponsor any applicant in a police academy. Applicants must be a certified Arizona peace officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) in good standing or be eligible to obtain Arizona peace officer certification via the AZPOST waiver process within 6 months of hire date (AZPOST Waiver Process).  To be eligible, a person must have previously served as a certified peace officer in Arizona or another state; must have completed basic and advanced training that demonstrates substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course; and must meet all of the minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona Peace Officer.   

Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation. 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 pass a polygraph examination.

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

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.
Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gaming Recruitment at HumanResources@azgaming.gov or at (602) 771-4263 for assistance. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Elvis Reyes Ereyes@azgaming.gov or at (602) 639-1468. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.