Public Safety Background Investigator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Highway Patrol is seeking a Civilian Investigator in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Civilian Investigator position plays a critical role in conducting background and administrative investigations for the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

This position offers a $ 2,000Hiring Bonus
** Seenotes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! for detailed information, orwatch this short video to learn about our benefitspackage!

• Multiple Outdoor Recreational Activities for every family member
• Low population
• No State income tax

• Conducts background investigations on sworn and non-sworn public safety applicants seeking employment with the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

• Reviews completed background interview forms of public safety candidates with each candidate, checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications, and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion before beginning the initial candidate interview.

• Obtains and reviews records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and State and Municipal law enforcement records, where the candidate has resided, to determine if the candidate was a witness, victim, suspect or perpetrator of any crime.

• Obtains and reviews arrest reports, witness statements, and other relevant documents to determine candidate compliance with Civil Service Commission policies.

• Obtains and reviews reports from credit reporting agencies to evaluate the candidate’s financial responsibility.

• Conducts background investigations by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate’s family and personal references;

• Makes additional inquiries to assist in determining the credibility of statements.

• Observes each person being interviewed for the presence or absence of physical indicators of intoxication, the use of controlled substances, truthfulness, etc.

• Prepares detailed and complete interview statements for each person being interviewed in order to allow a reviewer to draw reasonable and logical conclusions about the prospective candidates.

• Prepares final background investigation package for presentation to supervision and management by organizing all investigative material in accordance with established procedures.

• Meets regularly with management and/or candidate in order to keep them apprised of the status of the investigation.

• Prepares a detailed summary of adverse information based upon objective analysis and evaluation of candidate’s background and interviewee statements, as measured against requirement standards as set forth by Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

• May train new investigators in the techniques and concepts of administrative background investigation.

• Occasional travel in-state and out-of-state.

• Policy research and development.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to obtain NCIC certification, previous investigative experience, or experience in public safety.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of positive selection standards as set forth and required by Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) documentation.

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws and issues such as confidentiality of personnel records, handling requests for information on candidates from operating departments, the public, or the media.

• Knowledge of rationales for confidentiality sufficient to ensure the integrity and personal privacy of candidate background investigation file and all information contained therein.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of confidentiality sufficient to recognize actions that may compromise the integrity of the investigation or investigation file documents.

• Knowledge of various technical specialists available to assist in an…