Location: Baltimore,MD, USA
Applicant Processor/Background Investigator - Hybrid
Contract position: 6 month contract
Pay: Up to $45 W2
Location: Baltimore, MD 21218
Description:
Our Client Public Safety is seeking Applicant Processors/Background Investigators to work in a team environment. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Background Investigations and Compliance, in Human Resources.
This position will be responsible for completing all administrative tasks necessary to ensure applicants seeking positions with the Client's Police Department experience an excellent customer service oriented full cycle recruitment process.
The position will be conducting in-depth background investigations of applicant's personal histories that are seeking employment with our client's Public Safety Police Department as police officers. It will be necessary to interview past employers, references, friends and other individuals who may provide intimate information regarding the applicant's suitability in performing the job responsibilities of his/her employment. The applicant processor/background investigator will be required to make personal, written, electronic, and phone contact with the public, State and municipal agencies and prior employers. The applicant processor/background investigator will be required to be/become proficient in the utilization of various law enforcement computer applications such as CJIS, NCIC.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
* Coordinates the administrative process of setting up applicant background investigation files.
* Conduct METERS, NCIC LInX and other law enforcement records checks.
* Conducts applicant law enforcement database checks; NCIC, CJIS, LINX, and METERS.
* Coordinates and schedules applicants for the polygraph examination.
* Coordinates and schedules applicant Livescan fingerprinting.
* Prepares the applicant file for background investigation assignment.
* Assist with applicant concierge assistance throughout the hiring process.
* Coordinates with third-party service providers to schedule the medical (CDS) and psychological examinations.
* Coordinates and facilitates criminal history fingerprints for the purpose of Maryland Police Training Commission certification.
* Review correspondence and answer inquiries related to the background process.
* Maintain applicant background investigation files; and assist in coordinating testing of applicants.
* Provides customer service to applicants, other law enforcement agencies, and internal and external stakeholders.
* Coordinates and schedules applicant Livescan fingerprinting.
* When necessary, will conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain information concerning the applicants background, past working history, past education and addresses, criminal background to determine whether applicant meets guidelines for positions.
* Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
* Documents all information gathered.
* Reviews completed backgrounds, interview documentation, checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion.
* When necessary, will prepare detailed and complete interview statements for each person being interviewed in order to allow a reviewer to draw reasonable and logical conclusions about the prospective candidates.
* Prepare documentation for inclusion into a results of investigation package organizing all investigative material in accordance with established procedures.
* Prepares detailed summary of adverse information based upon objective analysis and evaluation of candidate's background, and interviewee statements, as measured against requirement standards.
* Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
* Prepares various reports.
* Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):
* Associate's Degree in related field
* Three (3) years of conducting investigations for Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) compliant backgrounds within a law enforcement agency
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Certified police officer with experience in applicant background investigations
* Equivalent combination of education or work experience may be substituted
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge and understanding of background investigation processes for law enforcement positions.
* Knowledge of Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) for police officer certification.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong organizational, planning, ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse persons and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
* Strong coordinating or project management background and proficiency in the development, reports, and display of related information.
* Strong knowledge and experience with administration and communication tools such as Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.