9-1-1 Center Background Investigator - Special Part Time

Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***

Under the supervision of the Director or his/her designee, in an occasional part time status the 911 Center Background Investigator will be assigned to perform a law enforcement level investigation into the background of potential employees.

1. Interview subjects that have personal knowledge of the candidate to determine their past behaviors and activities in both their professional and private lives.
2. Confirm authenticity of documents provided by candidates as to training and education.
3. Check various public records related to a candidate.
4. Understanding of the Freedom of Information Act in obtaining records.
5. Ability to document clear and concise reports based on the information learned in an orderly and logical manner.

Other Functions :

• Other tasks as assigned.

(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. ) Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Services, Public Safety. In Service Training completed in Law Enforcement Background investigations.

Experience: Prior or Current employment in law enforcement and experience in completing police officer level background investigations.

Other Requirements: Must pass criminal, credit and other background checks as required by the County. Personal dependable transportation to use while conducting these investigations.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job related selection or promotional criteria.)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above.)

Working Conditions:

• Occasional part time as needed to conduct investigations as positions / candidates are available.

February 2020