Background Investigator

Position: Applicant Processor/Background Investigator

Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid 2/3 days)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $38-$45/hr

Must Haves:

• Associate's Degree in related field (equivalent combination of education or work experience may be substituted)
• Three (3) years of conducting investigations for Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) compliant backgrounds within a law enforcement agency
• Knowledge and understanding of background investigation processes for law enforcement positions
• Knowledge of Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) for police officer certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse persons and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Strong coordinating or project management background and proficiency in the development, reports, and display of related information.
• Strong knowledge and experience with administration and communication tools such as Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom

Plusses:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified police officer with experience in applicant background investigations

The position will be conducting in-depth background investigations of applicant's personal histories that are seeking employment with the University’s Public Safety Police Department as police officers. It will be necessary to interview past employers, references, friends and other individuals who may provide intimate information regarding the applicant's suitability in performing the job responsibilities of his/her employment. The applicant will be required to make personal, written, electronic, and phone contact with the public, State and municipal agencies and prior employers. The applicant processor/background investigator will be required to be/become proficient in the utilization of various law enforcement computer applications such as CJIS, NCIC.

Day-to-day:

• Coordinates the administrative process of setting up applicant background investigation files
• Conduct METERS, NCIC LInX and other law enforcement records checks.
• Conducts applicant law enforcement database checks; NCIC, CJIS, LINX, and METERS
• Coordinates and schedules applicants for the polygraph examination
• Coordinates and schedules applicant Livescan fingerprinting
• Prepares the applicant file for background investigation assignment
• Assist with applicant concierge assistance throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinates with third-party service providers to schedule the medical (CDS) and psychological examinations
• Coordinates and facilitates criminal history fingerprints for the purpose of Maryland Police Training Commission certification.
• Review correspondence and answer inquiries related to the background process
• Maintain applicant background investigation files; and assist in coordinating testing of applicants.
• Provides customer service to applicants, other law enforcement agencies, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates and schedules applicant Livescan fingerprinting.
• When necessary, will conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain information concerning the applicants background, past working history, past education and addresses, criminal background to determine whether applicant meets guidelines for positions.
• Examines various records and documents to ascertain relevant information.
• Reviews completed backgrounds, interview documentation, checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion
• When necessary, will prepare detailed and complete interview statements for each person being interviewed to allow a reviewer to draw reasonable and logical conclusions about the prospective candidates
• Prepare documentation for inclusion into a results of investigation package organizing all investigative material in accordance with established procedures
• Prepares detailed summary of adverse information based upon objective analysis and evaluation of candidate’s background, and interviewee statements, as measured against requirement standards.
• Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Prepares various reports.
• Other duties as assigned