Background Investigator, PTNB

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is looking to add a Background Investigator to their team to assist with conducting confidential background investigations and follow-ups pertaining to Sheriffs Office job candidates. This role is also responsible for preparing reports and making recommendations to the Division Commander.

$31.15 - $41.85 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Conduct thorough and complete background investigations:

• Review applications for completeness and direct applicants to provide additional information, if needed.
• Contact and conduct interviews of applicants, applicant personal references and applicant employment references.
• Locate and review information regarding criminal history, police reports, school transcripts, driving records and other documentation available regarding applicants life history.
• Conduct discrepancy interviews with applicants and/or personal and employment references to determine truthfulness of documentation or information provided.

Prepare written summaries of findings; identify strengths and weaknesses; make recommendations regarding suitability for employment:

• Confer with Division Commander(s), or hiring decision maker to discuss information obtained, scope of investigation(s) and/or to request additional instruction or advice as needed.
• Demonstrate confidentiality when obtaining information of a personal or professional nature.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

EXPERIENCE

Six years of law enforcement experience as a police or corrections officer.

Drivers License

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

**Must be free of conviction of a crime designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a felony or as a crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year may be imposed; or of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug. Dishonorable or undesirable discharge from the military is cause for disqualification. Must be able to pass a law enforcement background check. A psychological assessment will also be administered. Reside within two hours of the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office.

Knowledge of:

• The laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the Sheriffs Office and modern police methods and procedures.
• Lincoln County geography.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.