Public Safety Background Investigator
Public Safety Background Investigator
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$ 55789 - 92981
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Job Description
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This position serves as a Civilian Background Investigator for the Sheriffs Office; and is assigned to the Administrative Services Division Applicant Recruiting & Screening. Conducts background investigations of applicants seeking employment with the Sheriffs Office. As assigned assists in applicant recruitment testing and initial screening. In depth background investigations of departmental applicants.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.
- Conducts thorough background investigations through interviews with applicants or related parties;
- Verifies references reports evaluations and/or other documents in conjunction with the background investigation;
- Assists in recruiting prospective applicants;
- Assists in testing and processing applicants;
- Prepares written recommendations and reviews comprehensive background summaries with supervisor.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement investigative principles and interview techniques;
- Knowledge of principles and practices of Public Safety departmental procedures;
- Knowledge of statistical methods;
- Knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws;
- Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and written form;
- Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and to prepare related reports and recommendations;
- Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times.
Employment Standards
An associates degree with major course work in Human Resources Police Science or related field; Plus 3 years experience in investigations or law enforcement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Three 3 years of general investigative/employment experience.
- Experience using law enforcement databases (VCIN NCIC Linx TLO Wooster) and open source materials to conduct investigations bilingual exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Experience using Microsoft office products and internet research tools.
- Be eligible to obtain certification as a Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) Operator Level B within 6 months of hire.
- Experience as a law enforcement officer for a local state federal agency or military.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check driving record check polygraph exam and psychological exam to the satisfaction of the employer.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Drivers license (required)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate a motor vehicle & keyboarddriven equipment.All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY.EEO/AA/TTY.#LISP1
Employment Type
Part-Time
