Recruiter and Background Investigator

Job Title

Responsible civilian position performing an assortment of technical and sensitive nature work involving the investigation and verification of employment application and personal history information along with performing technical work that involves planning, directing, and overseeing the goals of the Police Department. The position reports directly to the Training Commander.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts thorough and intensive background investigations on all applicants being considered for employment to include part-time and volunteer applicants.

Utilizes independent judgment and individual initiative in the interpretation of orders, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and mandates.

Performs notification, reporting, documentation, evaluation, comparison interpretation, consultation, interviewing and research.

Schedules all testing for open vacancies throughout the department.

Schedules psychological interviews with the Department's psychologist.

Schedules physical examinations with the department's provider.

Member of the oral board for most vacancies.

Thoroughly understand current state and federal laws governing the hiring and selection of employees.

Knowledgeable of Florida State Statutes, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJSTC) standards.

Recommend qualified applicants to the Chief of Police and Human Resources via an Executive Summary Report outlining the applicant's test, interview, and investigation results.

Maintain and demonstrate congenial, respectful, and professional behaviors and attitudes with the public, coworkers, and test vendors.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of presentation techniques.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Skilled in organization, management, and analytics.

Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone systems.

Skilled in use of computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.

Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively, orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, set goals and manage projects.

Ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Ability to change priorities to meet service demands.

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to exercise considerable dedication and self-initiative.

Ability to demonstrate good time management skills and be versatile in written communication and verbal communications.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with supervisors, vendors, staff, as well as any external entities with which position interacts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee's work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Risk / Safety Conditions :

This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and / or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.)

Physical Activities :

The work is light : exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Position requires the operation of a City vehicle. Work is normally performed in an office environment, but frequent driving may be required.

(Occasional=1-3 Hrs; Frequent=3-5 Hrs; Constant=5-8 Hrs Per Workday)

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in areas pertaining to law enforcement is preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement or investigative work or the equivalent in education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience as a Law Enforcement Recruiter / Background Investigator is preferred.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and / or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications :

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Veterans Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action / ADA / Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.