OFFICE OF GENENAL COUNSEL
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary: $28.1875 HRLY/$58,630.00 Salary 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: August 20, 2026

The Protective Services Review Team (PSRT) is responsible for ensuring alleged perpetrators receive due process rights prior to the recording of the individuals’ name in the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry. This position will review all abuse and/or neglect findings from all regions. The Regional Review Specialist (RRS) is primarily responsible for determining if probable cause has been established by the investigation team after a finding has been proposed for substantiation.

Knowledge of:

• Federal and state statutes, rules, regulations and directives pertaining to the program responsibilities and activities of DCS
• Computer software programs to include Microsoft Suite, Tableau, Excel, Guardian
• Child welfare practices
• Policies pertaining to abuse and neglect of children
• Investigative methods and data/evidence collection
• DCS Management System

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Maintaining Excel spreadsheets
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Providing technical assistance and guidance

Ability to:

• Learn and adhere to DCS policies and procedures
• Learn and adhere to state and statues related to child welfare
• Understand and interpret service levels
• Apply agency procedures, rules and regulations
• Complete Public Access research for court documentation

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of DCS Specialist experience in investigations.

The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.

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 3:42 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 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. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.