Background Investigator - Fire and Rescue; part-time

Non-exempt part-time; 30 hours per week; varied scheduled between Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.; no benefits

This civilian position is primary responsible for conducting personnel background investigations on sensitive positions within the Division of Fire and Rescue Services. Direction is received from the Personnel Supervisor.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change.

• Conduct comprehensive background investigations to include interviewing, fingerprinting and photographing all candidates for hire into sensitive Fire and Rescue positions

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals
• Review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation
• Locate and analyze information regarding criminal history, police reports, school transcripts, credit reports, driving records and other documents available
• Conduct discrepancy interviews when needed to validate documentation or information provided
• Write letters, reports and written summaries of findings
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of interviewees; make recommendations regarding employability
• Confer with hiring authority to discuss information obtained and the scope of the investigation or to receive additional instruction
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Associate's degree
• Minimum 5 years of investigative work experience
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a High School Diploma with 7 years work experience as described above.

A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Knowledge of principles and practices of investigation and research, to include interviewing techniques and conflict management
• Knowledge of local State and Federal laws pertaining to background investigations
• Knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and Americans with Disabilities Act that are related to the legal requirements of background investigations and hiring practices
• Knowledge of the current COMAR Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Police Training and Standards Commission's hiring certification practices
• Knowledge of proper documentation for all investigative investigations
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures and individuals
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel matters

• Experience directly related to investigations in the Public Safety field
• Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) credential
• Experience conducting background investigations
• Any level college degree in Criminal Justice or related field

• While in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit; and rarely reach
• While in this position, the employee required to constantly work indoors
• Available for varied work hours to accommodate meetings or other commitments