Police Background Investigator
Part-Time
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Salary: $25 per hour (maximum of 56 hours per bi-weekly). This part-time position is not eligible for any employment benefits.
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Job Title:* Police Background Investigator (Non-Sworn)
Reports to: Police Captain
Department: Police
Starting Salary: $25.00 per hour
Purpose of Work:
This is specialized law enforcement work responsible for conducting pre-employment investigations of applicants for police department employment. Duties include; employment verification, education verification, residence verification, conducting criminal history checks, conducting driver’s history checks, verifying personal references, conducting home visits. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations.
Major Responsibilities:
- Investigates all applicants for police department employment.
- Requests, receives and disseminates GCIC/NCIC information in accordance with GCIC/NCIC rules and regulations.
- Conducts interviews with previous employers, supervisors, co-workers, neighbors, friends, and family members of applicants. Interviews may be via telephone, email or in person.
- Prepares and submits a report containing all pertinent information discovered during the background investigation in compliance with departmental and legal policies and procedures.
- Communicates in person, via telephone, by fax, mail, email or video conferencing with other police and security agencies to gather information regarding applicants.
- Maintains equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Participates in departmental training programs.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
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Pre-Requisites & Physical Requirements:*
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must have at least two (2) years of experience in conducting background investigations for law enforcement positions. Must have at least twenty-four (24) hours of formalized training in background investigations. Must be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition, which will adversely affect ability to perform the duties. Possession of, or the ability to possess, a valid State of Georgia driver’s license (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR). Ability to drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination including drug screening.
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Other Requirements:*
- Good knowledge of federal, state and local laws and legal procedures.
- Knowledge of law enforcement investigation methods, procedures, and techniques and the ability to apply such knowledge to specific situations.
- Good knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings and areas.
- Ability to analyze situations and to implement quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
- Ability to deal courteously and fairly with the public.
- Ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive law enforcement reports.
- Ability to obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and observation.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
- Knowledge of internet and social media search techniques.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word.
EMPLOYMENT DISQUALIFIERS FOR POLICE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR APPLICANTS:
_ In an effort to maintain an equitable standard for hiring applicants for the position of Police Background Investigator, certain standards and guidelines have been established. The following represent a minimum of these standards. Applicants for the position of Police Background Investigator will not be considered without meeting the minimum criteria outlined below:_
No felony convictions during your lifetime. Pleas of Nolo Contendere are considered a conviction.
No current indictments for a felony offense(s).
No more than one misdemeanor conviction lifetime and no conviction for misdemeanors involving domestic violence, violence towards or disrespect for law enforcement authorities, or sexual offenses. Pleas of Nolo Contendere are considered a conviction.
No convictions for DUI/DWI within the past five years. No more than one conviction of DUI/DWI in lifetime. Pleas of Nolo Contendere are considered a conviction.
No convictions for Racing, Reckless Driving, Aggressive Driving or Driving with a Suspended License in the past five years. Pleas of Nolo Contendere are considered a conviction.
No convictions for Hit and Run, Homicide by Vehicle, Attempting to Elude an Officer, or Habitual Violator. Pleas of Nolo Contendere are considered a conviction.
No more than three (3) convictions for moving traffic violations, to include but not limited to speeding, disregarding signs and signals, failure to maintain lane, etc. in the past five years. Pleas of Nolo Contendere are considered a conviction.
Marijuana use will be assessed in the context of the applicant’s age at the time of use, the time period since use, and the frequency of use. No marijuana use will be allowed within two (2) years of the date of application.
No other illegal drug use within five (5) years of application. Combined use of other illegal drugs besides marijuana must not exceed five (5) times total in lifetime. For the purposes of this section, illegal drugs includes but is not limited to: cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, LSD, PCP and the use of anabolic steroids without a prescription.
No illegal sale of drugs.
No discharge from any military organization characterized as "less than honorable or dishonorable."
The City of Decatur reserves the right to disqualify any candidate based on the preponderance of evidence and other information received during the background investigation process.
How to Apply: All applications and resumes must be submitted online.
We do not accept e-mailed resumes as a part of the application process
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour