Background Investigator - PT

Background Investigator is a part-time position responsible for conducting various types of investigation in accordance with generally accepted industry practices. The incumbent must possess knowledge applicable to the job such as state/federal laws, as well as Palicon Group policies and procedures.

About Palicon Group

Palicon Group is a Southern California based firm specializing in workplace investigations, security, and public safety consulting.

Description

Background Investigator

Class Title

Background Investigator

Salary

$30.00 to $35.00 Hourly

Job Summary

Background Investigator is a part-time position responsible for conducting various types of investigation in accordance with generally accepted industry practices. The incumbent must possess knowledge applicable to the job such as state/federal laws, as well as Palicon Group policies and procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Under direction of company supervision and management, coordinates, conducts, and compiles investigations for clients and performs related duties as designated by Palicon Group.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Author reports or case summaries to document investigations.

2. Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.

3. Conduct background investigations of individuals, like pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individuals, character, financial status, or personal history.

4. Organizes all investigative material in accordance with established procedures.

5. Question persons to obtain information and evidence for various investigative matters.

6. Coordinates his/her schedule to ensure efficient use of time while traveling.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. State and Federal law, civil and criminal investigative procedures, industry best practices, and Palicon Group policy and procedures.

2. Confidentiality laws pertaining to personnel records, requests for information from other departments, the public, or the media.

3. Rationales for confidentiality sufficient to ensure the integrity and personal privacy of client files and all information contained therein.

4. Principles and practices of confidentiality sufficient to recognize actions that may compromise the integrity of the investigation or investigation file documents.

5. Various technical specialists available to assist in an investigation and when to request such assistance.

6. Basic principles of police investigation methods and procedures, interviewing and interrogation techniques, Federal and State Government Code, Labor Code, Americans with Disability Act, customer service principles, and effective communication skills.

7. Modern office equipment including computer and applicable software.

8. Proper English to include correct spelling and grammar.

9. Sound safety practices.

Ability to:

1. Read, comprehend, and interpret detailed, complex written material.

2. Prepare clear and concise written reports.

3. Analyze complex ideas and information and present findings in a succinct, understandable format, both verbally and in writing.

4. Effectively evaluate suitability of a candidate and prepare sound recommendations based on research and analysis.

5. Simultaneously consider numerous facts, perceive patterns and relationships, and develop ideas about past occurrences based on numerous small pieces of information or evidence.

6. Access information through various computer systems.

7. Compare and interpret information, recognize, and examine discrepancies, and draw logical conclusions.

8. Manage time effectively to complete work within stringent deadlines; organize, prioritize, perform multiple tasks, and combine investigations to ensure timely completion; balance workload and manage several cases concurrently.

9. Use appropriate investigative techniques to capture an accurate image of…