Part-time Position SALARY: $24.27 per hour FILING PERIOD: January 21, 2008 through February 1, 2008 TYPICAL DUTIES: The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department is recruiting to vacancies. The Background Investigator conducts thorough and objective background investigations of the Sheriff’s Department applicants to determine employment suitability; researches information and prepares written recommendations based on findings. Employee will conduct thorough and complete background investigations according to department policies, applicable laws; and procedural requirements; reviews applications for completeness and directs applicants to provide additional information if needed; obtains proper information release documents. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NOTE: Employment in the Sheriff’s Department is contingent upon passing a background investigation. Experience: Two years performing employment applicant investigative work in a government or contract investigative agency, or four years experience as a full-time paid peace officer conducting investigations. Completion of a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved Background Investigator course preferred. AND License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of investigation and research, including interviewing techniques, conflict management, and methods and techniques of negotiation; electronic information systems to access data; principles of identification, report writing and techniques; principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting; research techniques, statistical analysis and data collection; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations; relevant federal, state and local laws, codes, and ordinances related to the legal requirements of background investigations and hiring practices of applicants. Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and the most qualified will be contacted by San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office for interview. E-mail: humanresources@sjgov.org |
