Linda Monas

• As a non-sworn Investigator conducts complex regulatory investigations for State Certification, Tribal Licensure Recommendation, and Event Wagering/Fantasy Sports licensure. Duties include background checks, applicant interviews, public record review, securing evidence, and preparing detailed reports with issuance, denial, revocation, or suspension recommendations. This position requires coordination with management and the Attorney General's staff, potential case referrals for prosecution, and testimony. The Investigator may also perform special investigations.
• Job Duties: Conduct background investigations of applicants for State Certification, Tribal Licensure, and Event Wagering/Fantasy Sports licensure.
• Interview applicants; analyze criminal history (DPS/FBI), CLEAR data, credit reports, and law enforcement information.
• Research public records and expert reports. Secure evidence, complete work papers/exhibits, and write detailed reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations on issuing, denying, revoking, or suspending certification/licensure.
• Initiate the Denial, Revocation, and Suspension process for unsuitable applicants. Investigate suspected violations of the Gaming Compact, Event Wagering/Fantasy Sports rules, and applicable laws. Provide legal and administrative testimony. Act as an information liaison with other agencies. Coordinate investigations with management and Attorney General staff. Travel may be required, potentially involving overnight or extended stays. May be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays. All travel and investigative plans must be approved by the Supervisor/Manager/Assistant Director. Attend department meetings and complete mandatory ADOA training, and may assist other teams within the Department. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Deep understanding of the Arizona Tribal-State Compact and its Appendices. Considerable knowledge of the Arizona Revised Statutes (including Title 5 and Title 13) and applicable federal laws. Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence for providing testimony in legal settings. Sensitivity to and knowledge of Native American cultures and sovereignty. Knowledge of financial fraud investigation techniques. Ability to recognize applicant attributes that would indicate potential public safety concerns in high-population public facilities. Proficiency in desktop research, examining applications, public records, and other documentation. Effective and open communication with Financial Investigators, management, applicants, and other regulators. Skilled in preparing for and conducting applicant interviews and interrogations. Ability to write detailed, factual investigative reports that support conclusions. Experience with investigation, interviewing, and interrogation concepts and practices. Proficiency with Tribal-State Gaming Compact provisions, Appendices, and MOUs. Work effectively and independently.

Strong ability to gather facts, organize information, and comprehend data to make logical operational interpretations.PHOENIX, Arizona, United States Possess excellent interview skills and the ability to produce factual, understandable, and complete written reports.

• Be computer literate, possess basic typing skills, and demonstrate strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
• Understand the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Appendices, and Memorandums of Understanding as they relate to assigned duties.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills

• Conduct investigations on applicants for all positions within the agency in accordance with Arizona State Law and ADC policy and procedures; utilize skills in interviewing and research and utilize resources such, but not limited to, as ARS, law enforcement and judicial entities, personal and employment references.
• Write clear, concise, factual reports and present findings to Board members at Public Meetings.

• Conduct background investigations on applicants for all positions within the agency in accordance with Arizona State Law and ADC policy and procedures; utilize skills in interviewing and research and utilize resources such, but not limited to, as ARS, law enforcement and judicial entities, personal and employment references.
• Write clear, concise, factual reports and make confidential recommendations for hiring based on the findings.

• Knowledge of Arizona State criminal laws, databases available to law enforcement to locate and identify suspects; criminal justice system including the prosecution and courts.
• Posses knowledge of Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing adult probation system; principles, methods and techniques of investigating, surveillance, interviewing, assessing and paraprofessional counseling; principles and techniques of caseload management; principles of sociology and psychology; cultural and socioeconomic differences and effects on human behaviors; management and administrative practices to ensured all probationers complied with the terms of their probation in accordance with Arizona State Law.
• Skill in applying and interpreting Arizona Criminal Code and the applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing adult probation system; conducting investigations, searches, surveillance and interviews; managing caseload and assisting in proper management of caseloads of a metro office.
• Writes reports on offenders’ activity and progress, refers offender to resources for training and/or counseling and discuss situation with offender while offering suggestions for success.