Background Investigator (Special Investigator)
Location: Anne Arundel County, MD
Job Number: 07356
Salary: $53,481 - $96,075
Closing Date: October 30 ,2023
This posting will be used to fill a full-time, permanent, safety sensitive Background Investigator (Special Investigator) position within the Department of Detention Facilities with Anne Arundel County Government.
This position is responsible for conducting background investigations of candidates under consideration for mandated positions with the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Employee provides candidates with a variety of forms and evaluates information obtained. Conducts background investigations based on information supplied by candidates. Develops other lines of inquiry in accordance with Federal and local guidelines. Ensures that candidates are fingerprinted, photographed, and queries appropriate criminal information. Performs other related functions in support of the applicant hiring process.
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).
Schedules and interviews applicants for Detention positions; obtains information regarding past employment, residences and criminal activity; explains the background process to candidates; obtains required and signed release of information forms.
Investigates candidate's place of past employment; reviews personnel records, interviews supervisors.
Investigates neighborhoods of candidates and conducts interviews.
Accesses METERS and NCIC records to determine any criminal convictions.
Develops comprehensive and confidential background reports to include candidates's work history and other related factors necessary to construct an employment profile.
Participates as a member of oral interview boards.
Safely operates a motor vehicle to make in-person visits to other law enforcement agencies, employers, and other areas which are required to complete an in depth background investigation.
Assists in planning and coordinating large group processing of Detention Officer candidates.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to conduct in depth pre-employment investigations.
Ability to prepare comprehensive written investigation reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct interviews with job candidates.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local guidelines related to conducting background investigations.
Graduation from high school; four (4) or more years of experience in conducting investigations for a police department or other criminal justice agency, including applicant processing; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation and medical evaluation.
NOTE: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
- Experience working in a recruitment process with a public safety agency conducting mandated and non-mandated (civilian) background investigations simultaneously, in a timely manner
- Experience conducting background investigations for employment, internal affairs investigations, in-depth investigations of criminal matters or comprehensive investigations of traffic-related incidents
- Experience conducting background investigations in a government environment
