What are the responsibilities and job description for the Background Investigator - Department of Corrections position at Baltimore County, MD?
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Pay Schedule I, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, conducts background investigations of candidates for employment. Gathers, verifies, and analyzes information regarding applicants to assist in identifying suitable employees.
Essential Job Duties
- Performs background investigations of employment candidates in accordance with departmental policies and goals, applicable laws, and procedural requirements.
- Reads and interprets a rap sheet.
- Navigates METERS and CJIS Systems to perform record checks.
- Gathers, verifies, and analyzes personal, financial, and educational documentation.
- Develops and pursues lines of inquiry.
- Interviews, in person and by telephone, applicants' former employers, current references, associates, and neighbors.
- Contacts other law enforcement agencies, governments, and professional organizations to obtain and verify information.
- Analyzes investigation results and draws logical and objective conclusions.
- Takes fingerprints and submits fingerprint cards for records checks.
- Maintains records of information obtained through interviews and by other means.
- Prepares detailed written reports of investigations.
- Operates a vehicle to travel to investigation sites.
- Participates in various pre-employment events.
- Performs pre-employment interviews of applicants.
- Assists in administering physical agility and other applicant tests.
- Assists applicants in completing forms.
- Attends training sessions.
- Participates in seminars and conferences.
- Trains and advises other background investigators and others.
- Performs other related duties as required
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Plus
Four years' experience performing employment investigations, police field investigations, and/or other related investigations.
(Additional education in criminal justice or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)
Preferred Qualifications
NCIC and LiveScan Certifications
Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and test for drug use.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Background Investigator - Department of Corrections
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Persons appointed to this classification may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification includes travel to various investigation sites.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Pay Schedule I, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, conducts background investigations of candidates for employment. Gathers, verifies, and analyzes information regarding applicants to assist in identifying suitable employees.
Essential Job Duties
- Performs background investigations of employment candidates in accordance with departmental policies and goals, applicable laws, and procedural requirements.
- Reads and interprets a rap sheet.
- Navigates METERS and CJIS Systems to perform record checks.
- Gathers, verifies, and analyzes personal, financial, and educational documentation.
- Develops and pursues lines of inquiry.
- Interviews, in person and by telephone, applicants' former employers, current references, associates, and neighbors.
- Contacts other law enforcement agencies, governments, and professional organizations to obtain and verify information.
- Analyzes investigation results and draws logical and objective conclusions.
- Takes fingerprints and submits fingerprint cards for records checks.
- Maintains records of information obtained through interviews and by other means.
- Prepares detailed written reports of investigations.
- Operates a vehicle to travel to investigation sites.
- Participates in various pre-employment events.
- Performs pre-employment interviews of applicants.
- Assists in administering physical agility and other applicant tests.
- Assists applicants in completing forms.
- Attends training sessions.
- Participates in seminars and conferences.
- Trains and advises other background investigators and others.
- Performs other related duties as required
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Plus
Four years' experience performing employment investigations, police field investigations, and/or other related investigations.
(Additional education in criminal justice or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)
Preferred Qualifications
NCIC and LiveScan Certifications
Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and test for drug use.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Background Investigator - Department of Corrections
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Persons appointed to this classification may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification includes travel to various investigation sites.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
Salary : $50,255 - $57,462
