Public Safety Background Investigator

This position serves as a civilian police applicant investigator assigned to the Personnel Resources Division within the Administrative Support Bureau. Conducts background investigations into criminal history of the identified candidates for police department positions. Prepares written letters, memorandums, and/or recommendations on the investigations. Verifies references, reports, evaluations, and/or other documents in conjunction with the background investigation. May include follow up investigations by conducting neighborhood, employment, and tenant related checks to satisfy department requirements. Assists in division assignments relating to the testing and screening of applicants. Interviews applicants and conducts initial screening. Administers and scores applicant physical agility test. As assigned, assists in division assignments relating to the recruitment of applicants. May attend job fairs and recruitment tours. Provides information to potential applicants as to job requirements and selection criteria.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement investigative principles and interview techniques;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Public Safety departmental procedures;
• Knowledge of statistical methods;
• Knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws;
• Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and written form;
• Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and to prepare related reports and recommendations;
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

An associate's degree with major course work in Human Resources, Police Science or related field;
Plus 3 years' experience in investigations or law enforcement.

• Driver's License (Required)
• VCIN -VA Criminal Information Network-Required upon appointment and recertify every 12 months

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, to the satisfaction of the employer. A polygraph exam may be required.

Use issued police vehicles and computers. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.