Background Investigator PT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, this position is a civilian position responsible for performing background investigations for various Police positions. Reports to a Police Sergeant.

Conducts background investigations to include collecting criminal and employment history, and personal and professional references for candidates; interviews subjects and references; gathers, compile and analyzes information relevant to applicants and writes summary report of investigations; processing DMV driving records, and assisting in the physical agility testing; performs administrative support work such as word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry, retrieval, and functions that may require interpretation, judgment and determining appropriate processes to be used;

and reviews forms, data and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to established procedures and policies.

Assists in coordinating department sponsored auctions; prepares and maintains inventory of supplies and uniforms;

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or a related field and 2-4 years of related investigative experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience performing the full range of duties of a Police Officer is preferred.

Anacceptablecomprehensivebackgroundchecktoincludealocal,stateandfederalcriminalhistorycheck,sexoffenderregistry check andcreditcheck.

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.