Background Investigator - Fire and Rescue (part-time)

Summary

Job InformationNon-exempt part-time; 30 hours per week; varied scheduled between Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; no benefitsThis civilian position is primary responsible for conducting personnel background investigations on sensitive positions within the Division of Fire and Rescue Services. Direction is received from the Personnel Supervisor.Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.Essential Duties And Job ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive background investigations to include interviewing, fingerprinting and photographing all candidates for hire into sensitive Fire and Rescue positionsConduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individualsReview appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigationLocate and analyze information regarding criminal history, police reports, school transcripts, credit reports, driving records and other documents availableConduct discrepancy interviews when needed to validate documentation or information providedWrite letters, reports and written summaries of findingsIdentify strengths and weaknesses of interviewees; make recommendations regarding employabilityConfer with hiring authority to discuss information obtained and the scope of the investigation or to receive additional instructionPerform other related duties as requiredTo perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.Qualifications And RequirementsThe qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Associate's degreeMinimum 5 years of investigative work experiencePossession of a valid driver's licenseSubstitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a High School Diploma with 7 years work experience as described above. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privilegesKnowledge of principles and practices of investigation and research, to include interviewing techniques and conflict managementKnowledge of local State and Federal laws pertaining to background investigationsKnowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and Americans with Disabilities Act that are related to the legal requirements of background investigations and hiring practicesKnowledge of the current COMAR Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Police Training and Standards Commission's hiring certification practicesKnowledge of proper documentation for all investigative investigationsEffective oral and written communication skillsSensitivity to diverse cultures and individualsMaintain confidentiality of personnel mattersPREFERNECE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:Experience directly related to investigations in the Public Safety fieldDefense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) credentialExperience conducting background investigationsAny level college degree in Criminal Justice or related fieldPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:While in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit; and rarely reachWhile in this position, the employee required to constantly work indoorsAdditional Information / Examination ProcessAvailable for varied work hours to accommodate meetings or other commitmentsEXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience 2) One or more interviews 3) A pre-employment background investigationFrederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.govBenefitsPosition is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Job Description

Job InformationNon-exempt part-time; 30 hours per week; varied scheduled between Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; no benefitsThis civilian position is primary responsible for conducting personnel background investigations on sensitive positions within the Division of Fire and Rescue Services. Direction is received from the Personnel Supervisor.Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.Essential Duties And Job ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive background investigations to include interviewing, fingerprinting and photographing all candidates for hire into sensitive Fire and Rescue positionsConduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individualsReview appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigationLocate and analyze information regarding criminal history, police reports, school transcripts, credit reports, driving records and other documents availableConduct discrepancy interviews when needed to validate documentation or information providedWrite letters, reports and written summaries of findingsIdentify strengths and weaknesses of interviewees; make recommendations regarding employabilityConfer with hiring authority to discuss information obtained and the scope of the investigation or to receive additional instructionPerform other related duties as requiredTo perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.Qualifications And RequirementsThe qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Associate's degreeMinimum 5 years of investigative work experiencePossession of a valid driver's licenseSubstitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a High School Diploma with 7 years work experience as described above. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privilegesKnowledge of principles and practices of investigation and research, to include interviewing techniques and conflict managementKnowledge of local State and Federal laws pertaining to background investigationsKnowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and Americans with Disabilities Act that are related to the legal requirements of background investigations and hiring practicesKnowledge of the current COMAR Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Police Training and Standards Commission's hiring certification practicesKnowledge of proper documentation for all investigative investigationsEffective oral and written communication skillsSensitivity to diverse cultures and individualsMaintain confidentiality of personnel mattersPREFERNECE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:Experience directly related to investigations in the Public Safety fieldDefense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) credentialExperience conducting background investigationsAny level college degree in Criminal Justice or related fieldPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:While in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit; and rarely reachWhile in this position, the employee required to constantly work indoorsAdditional Information / Examination ProcessAvailable for varied work hours to accommodate meetings or other commitmentsEXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience 2) One or more interviews 3) A pre-employment background investigationFrederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.govBenefitsPosition is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.