Public Safety Background Investigator & Recruiter

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Under the direction of the Professional Standards Major, the incumbent is responsible for conducting comprehensive background investigations in order to determine the moral character and eligibility of applicants for positions in the Police Department, Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department and for Executive and Management level applicants for other positions at the request of the City Manager or their designee. Incumbent is also responsible for actively recruiting and identifying quality candidates for Police Department vacancies.

Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida Statutes and established Departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, and review of written reports for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures.

• Evaluates Public Safety candidates based on Departmental and/or State of Florida Standards.
• Conducts complete background investigations for both sworn and civilian Public Safety and/or other applicants by obtaining factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a final report of investigation, containing all pertinent facts, of an individual's background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions.
• Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
• Complete standardized Departmental forms relating to background investigations.
• Prepares Background Investigation Summary report outlining the candidates test, interview and background investigation results.
• Prepares detailed reports pertaining to Departmental business on such forms and in such format as may be required.
• Recommends quality candidates for hire to the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Manager and/or their designees.
• Reports orally and in writing, upon matters concerning the Personnel Unit, Police Department, or the City.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to the background screening process and/or investigative techniques and resources necessary for proper background screening.
• Testifies in civil and criminal Court proceedings and gives depositions.
• Provides support and assistance to other Department Members and City Employees.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

• Researches and coordinates with designated personnel to attend job fairs, networking events, and other events to actively recruit potential Police Department applicants.
• Reviews personal history statement booklets of Police Department applicants to identify best quality candidates for interview.
• Communicates with and counsels applicants regarding job requirements and employment process.
• Schedules and conducts applicant interviews with designated personnel.
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