Job Description

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

AUDITOR 3

Job Location:

Address: 2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Posting Details:

Salary: 74,800

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 11/20/2026

Job Summary

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division/Special Investigations Section is seeking an Auditor 3.

This position is assigned to the Special Investigations Section, Consumer Protection & Advocacy Unit and will conduct investigations of violations of Arizona Criminal and Civil statutes. The employee will provide investigative and litigation support for investigations involving civil investigations associated with mostly Consumer Fraud Act violations pertaining to A.R.S. §44-1522, complex fraud matters, anti-trust violations, procurement violations, and issues dealing with unfair, deceptive, or predatory lending practices, and other issues dealing with consumer fraud related crimes.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Job Duties:

Conduct financial investigations (conduct interviews, analyze evidence, write investigative reports, consult with prosecutor on case investigation and case status). Conduct analysis of bank statements, ledgers and financial statements, court records, probate and estate records, and powers of attorneys, if necessary.

Properly collect, process, control, and analyze evidence. Prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct, and detailed written reports to document aspects of the investigation. Assist with interviews of victims, witnesses, investigative leads, and suspects. Communicate regularly and effectively with agents and prosecutors and provide courtroom/Grand Jury testimony as needed.

Provide support to other AGO activities (support to other investigations, search and seizure warrants, etc.). Be safety conscious and use proper work methods by following standard agency policies and procedures.

Perform administrative tasks (attend staff meetings; complete timecards and status reports; scan and copy documents; organize case files and maintain information in the ThoughtSpan database).

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE

• General knowledge and understanding of various Arizona criminal and civil statutes; the Arizona criminal justice system; rules of evidence; and tactics, procedures, and techniques for general investigations.
• Knowledge of Consumer Fraud Act violations pertaining to A.R.S. §44-1522 and also have a general knowledge of complex fraud matters, anti-trust violations, procurement violations, and issues dealing with unfair, deceptive, or predatory lending practices, and have a general understanding of real estate and mortgage records.
• Knowledge of auditing and accounting documents relating to civil and criminal investigations.
• Knowledge of conducting investigative interviews and writing reports.
• Must know rules of evidence, investigative methods and testifying in administrative and court proceedings.
• Knowledge to prepare investigative reports, spreadsheets and other documents necessary for successful prosecution.
• Knowledge of computer programs, terminology and programming.
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.

SKILLS

• Skills to communicate effectively with people of various backgrounds and education levels using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills;
• Skill in managing time and resources effectively; work effectively with team members including special agents, attorneys, forensic accountants, computer forensics experts, administrative staff, and other investigators.
• Skills to interpret and apply complex state laws pertaining to consumer fraud and other consumer related legislation, analyze and accurately interpret copious amounts of information, use a computer and software to prepare reports and perform complex data analysis, and use investigative resources to discover non-obvious relationships between entities.
• Skills to communicate effectively with people of various backgrounds and education levels using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Effectively communicate findings to others verbally and through detailed reports.
• Conduct effective interviews; maintain strict compliance with chain-of-custody and evidence control procedures; manage time and resources effectively; work effectively with team members including special agents, attorneys, forensic accountants, computer forensics experts, administrative staff, and other investigators.
• Proficient skills in law enforcement databases. Computer skills using Excel, Word, Case Management systems and other software programs.

ABILITIES

• Ability to find, collect, preserve, and evaluate information to determine the validity of and relevance to the alleged violation(s).
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and determination to consistently advance investigations and bring them to a successful conclusion.
• Ability to coordinate activities with a variety of law enforcement agencies, both governmental and non-governmental, while maintaining strict confidentiality of information.
• Ability to conduct interviews and prepare written reports, accurately assemble and complete reports, and working documents for cases.
• Ability to maintain strict compliance to chain-of-custody and evidence control procedures.
• Ability to examine, collect, preserve and evaluate compiled data to determine the validity of alleged crimes.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing the results of investigations.
• Ability to effectively manage a challenging workload by applying sound organizational and time management principles. Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations.

Selective Preference(s):

Preference: At least five years of investigative experience.

Ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of law enforcement related investigative experience involving complex matters with emphasis on fraud and public corruption or similar related crimes pertaining to §21-422 to include investigative experience as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or able to obtain CFE certification within 12 months of employment. Experience in investigations involving analysis of voluminous records. Credentials/certifications in accounting fields or accounting software. Effectively work with law enforcement agencies and treat personnel respectfully.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• All Special Investigations Section Staff applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office, complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies, and pass a polygraph test. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

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 Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Student Loan Assistance

Sick leave

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave 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).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.

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