What are the responsibilities and job description for the Background Investigator position at Davis County Government?
Department: Sheriff's Office
Salary: $27.57 - $42.59 Hourly
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Davis County Sheriff Office is looking to hire a Part-Time Background Investigator. This position conducts comprehensive pre-employment and background investigations on individuals seeking employment, contract employment, volunteer services, or general access to the Davis County Sheriff's Office.
This assignment is a non-sworn part-time non-merit position. The incumbent must be able to work a flexible schedule up to 29 hours per week. This position is a partially remote position, requiring the incumbent to be able to effectively manage their time and work independently from home. The incumbent will be responsible for home WIFI access and provide adequate physical security for all work related CJIS or RMS information (e.g. work space with a locking door). EyeDetect examinations will be conducted at the Davis County Sheriff's Office. Travel to conduct neighborhood checks is required.
Requirements
- Two years of study or an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
- Three years of local, state, or federal law enforcement training and experience as a sworn member. Two years of law enforcement experience may be substituted for the Associate Degree requirement.
- Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.
Preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field; two years of background investigations experience.
Day to Day Duties
- Conducts thorough background investigations; reviews applicant documents for completeness; serves as a mentor to employment applicants throughout the background and on-boarding process; maintains communication with applicants as the primary contact for the Office; conducts interviews with employment applicants, as well as applicant's personal and employment references.
- Reviews and records information regarding criminal history, police records, school transcripts, credit reports, driving records, and other documentation available concerning applicant's history.
- Researches legal or factual issues relating to the suitability of applicant's background, including but not limited to, criminal history and prior job performance.
- Administers a truth verification examination (EyeDetect) for applicable pre-employment and background investigations.
- Conducts interviews on applicant's neighbors and evaluates overall conditions of applicant's living area within a fifty (50) mile radius from the Davis County Sheriff's Office.
- Writes reports and summaries of findings; makes recommendations regarding suitability for position or disqualification for employment or access security-sensitive facilities and systems; and assists in maintaining records on investigations in accordance with record retention schedules.
- Confers with supervisor, administrative staff, and hiring managers concerning information obtained for applicants under consideration and answers requests or solicits additional instruction or advice as needed.
- Ensures all investigations adhere to Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards and procedures, Davis County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state laws.
- Attends necessary training as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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