Background Investigator (Part Time)

1. Associate's degree or supplemental college level course work in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Criminal Justice or related field preferred. 
2. Three (3) years' experience in conducting comprehensive background investigations, to include reviewing applicant files, conducting criminal history checks and interviewing former employers and references; prefer experience in a criminal justice or similar law enforcement environment.
3. Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without restrictions that may affect job performance.
4. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.  Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration. 

 
Supplemental Requirement:
Ability to acquire FCIC/NCIC Terminal Certification required within six (6) months of hire.Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to perform comprehensive background investigations in order to determine moral character and eligibility of potential employees and vendor for the Broward Sheriff's Office.  Employees in this classification perform specialized and technically skilled work. Position is responsible for investigating and reviewing potential employee and vendor applicants' files, to include contacting and interviewing former employers and references to determine and recommend applicants' eligibility for employment/hire. Performs related work as directed.The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
 
Performs complete, thorough, and comprehensive background investigations and review for potential employees for the Sheriff's Office.
 
Determines applicant's suitability by confirming and analyzing information provided and/or discovered during the background investigation.
 
Conducts and reviews criminal history checks through FCIC/NCIC/BCIC; contacts law enforcement agencies in areas where individual currently and/or formerly resided.
 
Reviews applicant's files, and contacts and interviews former employers and references for the purpose of determining and recommending applicants' eligibility for employment/hire.
 
Conducts minimal background investigations on new and renewing, Special Process Server appointments; provides updates and written reports accordingly.
 
Conducts minimal background investigations on contracted vendors as directed.
 
Fingerprints / photographs new employees and vendors for identification cards.
 
Retrieves, categorizes, separates, and prepares records and related documents as required by the department; prints, copies, distributes, and files reports, lists, and related documents. 
 
Maintains departmental records and updates related documents, as applicable to the background investigation function.
 
May operate an agency vehicle.
  
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
 
Performs related duties as directed.

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.
 
Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
 Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
 
BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

Salary : $51,438 - $79,797