Background Investigators (Part-Time)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title : Background Investigators (Part-Time)

Posting Number : 25TM0243

Department : IPO-Rutgers Police-New Bruns.

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary / retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Background Investigator for Rutgers Police.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• Review completed background interview forms of public safety candidates with each candidate, checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications, and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion before beginning the initial candidate interview.
• Obtains and reviews records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and State and Municipal law enforcement records, where the candidate has resided to determine if the candidate was a witness, victim, suspect, or perpetrator of any crime; Obtains and reviews reports from credit reporting agencies in order to evaluate candidate's financial responsibility.
• Obtains and reviews arrest reports, witness statements, discipline, employment records, and other relevant documents to determine candidate compliance with Rutgers University policies and federal and state law as applicable.
• Conducts background investigations by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate's family, and personal references.
• Makes additional inquiries to assist in determining the credibility of statements.
• Prepare detailed and complete interview statements for each person being interviewed to allow a reviewer to draw reasonable and logical conclusions about the prospective candidates.
• Prepares final background investigation package for presentation to supervision and management by organizing all investigative material in accordance with established procedures.
• Meets regularly with management and / or candidate in order to keep them apprised of the status of the investigation(s).
• Completes background packages for review and final recommendation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications / Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date : 06 / 12 / 2025

Posting Close Date : 06 / 12 / 2026

Open Until Filled : No

Regional Campus : Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus : Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City : New Brunswick

State : NJ

Location Details :

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address : http : / / uhr.rutgers.edu / non-discrimination-statement

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