Background Investigator

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Conduct thorough and complete background investigations for individuals seeking employment or volunteer activities with the Sheriff's Office, Department of Community Justice and other protective services operations; review applications for completeness and direct applicants to provide additional information if needed.
• Review credit, criminal and driving records; contact and solicit information from personal and employment references; interview applicants; write letters, reports and written summaries of findings; make recommendations regarding suitability for employment.
• Meet with managers and supervisors to discuss scope of investigations and obtain additional instruction or advice; research legal or factual issues; obtain pertinent police or other investigative reports or materials.
• Answer questions and direct applicants and others to manager for technical details or specific program information; attend meetings and recruitment seminars; serve as liaison between manager, the public, other county agencies and applicants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Background Investigator

• Journey level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Background Investigator

Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.