Background Investigator Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Government

Position: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR 1764

ANNUAL SALARY

$80,617 to $111,666; $80,701 to $117,992; and $91,308 to $133,506

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Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade position.

DUTIES

A Background Investigator is a civilian employee who conducts and compiles personal and professional background investigations for public safety candidates by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate’s family, and personal references; prepares reports on findings; makes recommendations as to background findings; and performs other related duties. Background Investigators in the higher pay grades may supervise or act as a head worker to staff involved in the above duties.

Five years of full-time paid experience within the last ten years as a California peace officer that includes experience in background investigations for employment, internal affairs investigations, or in-depth investigations of criminal matters;
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900cumulative hours of paid experience within the last five years conducting background investigations for public safety positions while employed with the City of Los Angeles.

PROCESS NOTES

A valid Class C driver’s license issued by California’s Department of Motor Vehicles is required at the time of filing and must be maintained through the course of employment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).

Upon appointment, Background Investigators employed by the Personnel Department will be required to provide an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid in accordance with established rates.

Some initial appointments are anticipated to be made on a part-time basis.

Work location is Downtown Los Angeles. However, Background Investigators in the course of performing field investigations will be required to drive to areas outside of downtown Los Angeles.

Prior to appointment, a thorough and comprehensive Background Investigation will be conducted.

Applications will only be accepted on-line.When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon.On-line job bulletins are also available at

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Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Final date to receive applications

This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order:
1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list;
2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received. Applications submitted during the filing period will be kept on file for two years in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

Examination Weight: Training and Experience Questionnaire - 100%

The examination for Background Investigator will consist entirely of a Training and Experience Questionnaire (T&E). In the T&E, the following competencies may be evaluated:
Judgment and Decision Making;
Attention to Detail;
Fact Finding;
Written Communication;
Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: confidentiality laws such as Officer Bill of Rights, ADA, HIPAA and principles and practices as they apply to personnel records and handling requests for information to ensure…


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