Background Investigator, PTNB

Lincoln County, ME - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 31 - 41

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Sheriffs Office is looking to add a Background Investigatorto 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.

This is a Part-Time Non-Benefitted position.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

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.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

EXPERIENCE

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

Drivers License

Oregon Drivers 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.

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Position SummaryThe Lincoln County Sheriffs Office is looking to add a Background Investigatorto 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 rec...