Background Investigator

License/Certification Requirements: None

Summary: Responsible for conducting investigations, background investigations, verifying documents, preparing investigative reports and suitability determination.

Education Requirements and

Experience:

AA degree on criminal justice, public administration, human resources, business administration, or a related field.

Three years of experience in investigations, law enforcement, human resources, compliance, auditing, or a related field preferred.

Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews, analyze information, document evidence, and prepared written reports.

Additional

Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge and use of office equipment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Understanding of Data Privacy Act.

Energetic, organized, reliable, ability to work independently.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Sensitive to Native American culture.

Native American preference.

Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Duties:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop, draft, review, and revise departmental policies, procedures, administrative guidelines, and related documents.

Prepare policy summaries, revisions, recommendations, and briefing materials for management and Tribal leadership.

Conduct comprehensive background investigations in accordance with LLBO policies, applicable law, and other requirements.

Interview applicants, references, former employers, and other appropriate sources.

Verify employment history, education, professional credentials, and other information provided by applicants.

Review authorized criminal history, driving records, court records, employment records, and other relevant documentation.

Conduct database and public record research consistent with applicable privacy and legal requirements.

Identify discrepancies, omissions, or potentially significant information and conduct appropriate follow-up.

Analyze information to determine eligibility, suitability, compliance, or risk.

Apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and adjudicative guidelines.

Weigh relevant facts and make objective, evidence-based determinations.

Prepare clear, accurate, objective, and well-documented investigative reports.

Maintain strict confidentiality of investigative information and personnel records.

Maintain organized case files and ensure investigative documentation is complete and accurate.

Conduct investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and workplace complaints. Policy violations, and other assigned matters.

Ensure investigations are conducted consistently and without discrimination or personal bias.

Compile personal history statements (background checks) on new and current employees.

Preliminarily verify information on all personal history statements.

Complete thorough investigations.

Prepare investigative reports and suitability determinations.

Prepare employee files and maintain the filing system.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work.

Subject to internal working conditions.

Non-smoking environment.

Cass Lake , Minnesota 56633 , United States

LLBO will not discriminate in the administration of its employment policies on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, color, gender, age, disability, political preference, sex, sexual preference, or marital status.