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Under general direction, coordinates, directs and conducts background investigations for candidates under consideration for employment. Incumbents in this class are considered journey level investigators who may function independently or as a member of a team.
Job Responsibility:
Reviews applications for completeness and directs candidates to provide additional information if needed
obtains proper information release documents
Conducts background interviews with candidates to review and collect required documentation
confirms candidates meet the minimum qualifications of the job classification
Conducts background investigation using tact and discretion
confirms information provided by candidates
makes inquiries to assist in determining credibility of statements
interviews references, including family, personal to include law enforcement and gathers evidence in order to provide a body of information for analysis
reviews local, state, and federal criminal databases
may conduct home visits and/or neighborhood checks which can include travel to locations outside of the county and/or outside of the state as necessary
Conducts follow-up investigations regarding any negative information or discrepancies
conducts discrepancy interviews
Summarizes and explains progress and results of investigations with applicants and/or supervisor
Regularly prepares lists and records accounting for status of assigned investigative caseload
Maintains records, files, data and supporting documentation for each case handled
preserves evidence in a secure manner for evaluation and analysis
adherence to established customs and procedures regarding control and custody of records, including evidence
Analyzes information and evidence resulting from investigative activities drawing logical and objective conclusions
prepares written background investigation reports
confers with hiring managers
makes recommendations regarding suitability for employment
Requirements:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years full-time equivalent experience performing employment investigative work in a government or contract investigative agency
Possession of a valid California driver license
Nice to have:
Law enforcement agency experience
Knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills