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Background Investigator - Part Time

SALARY: $34.90 Hourly
OPENING DATE: 09/13/21
CLOSING DATE: 09/17/21 05:00 PM
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office J
OB TYPE: Part-Time
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB NUMBER: 21610

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Conducts and coordinates pre-employment background investigations for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

• Reviews completed applicant personal history statements and Truth Verification pre-applications for accuracy, inconsistencies, omissions and falsifications.
• Obtains and reviews criminal justice records, credit reports, and traffic histories.
• Conducts telephone and personal interviews to verify employment, residential, military service, references, education, and organizational affiliations.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal verbal communication skills required to discuss matters which are of a sensitive and sometimes of an inflammatory nature with candidates and others contacted during the course of an investigation.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent education required. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years law enforcement/detentions experience required.
• Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• Must possess ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, have excellent organizational skills, be responsible, have the ability to multi-task, make decisions under stress, and meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to provide accurate information and possess a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with EPSO staff, other County personnel, agencies, and the public.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills involving topics that are of a sensitive and sometimes inflammatory nature.
• Knowledge of computers, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs. Ability to use standard office equipment, including computer, telephone, fax machine, and copier.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements above.
• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.

WORK CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment; some travel required. This is a part-time position regularly working up to 25 hours per week.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.elpasoco.com For inquiries please call: 719-520-7401.

EL PASO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE.

For inquiries, call 719-520-7401. Each applicant is considered only for the current vacancy indicated on your application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor any future openings and to submit a separate application for each position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any new employee and re-hires must provide documentation of authorization to work as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (PL99-603). EL PASO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Background Investigator - Part Time Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. How did you learn of this position?
El Paso County Website
Indeed.com
Employee Referral
Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
LinkedIn
University/College Career Site
Industry-specific Career Site
Professional Membership Career Site
Career Fair
Other

* 2. Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent education? Yes No

* 3. Do you have a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field? Yes No

* 4. Do you have at least two (2) years of law enforcement/detentions experience? Yes No

* Required Question