POSITION: Background Unit Investigator
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Human Resources Operations and Staffing
REPORTS TO: Background Unit Supervisor
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:52
UNION: Local2250
CLASSIFICATION: ACE/AFSCME
GRADE: 20
POSITION SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the Background Unit Supervisor, this position is responsible for the review and investigation of all employee records pertaining to the criminal background investigation for employment. This position is also responsible for the review of the background investigations pertaining to vendors, volunteers and chaperones. The position requires familiarity with PGCPS security procedures, process related to employee and volunteer fingerprinting, and on-boarding procedures for new employees.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews
background investigation responses; including notices of arrests and
expungements, letters and reprints from the Criminal Justice Information System
(CJIS), etc.; Makes
recommendations regarding employment, vendor, chaperone and volunteer actions
based on information received through the criminal background investigation
process; Notifies
employment teams and other appropriate management individuals of information
received through the criminal background process. This includes information
that arises after employment or start of activity with PGCPS; Assists
employment teams, labor relations office and other appropriate individuals with
follow-up investigations, as requested; Ensures
that employees or persons subject to background checks complete the release and
authorization forms; Reviews
and interprets court documents and papers obtained by leaders/specialists or
through visits to courts, police departments, etc.; Process
daily mail from CJIS including the retrieval of electronic information and
follows through with any corrections that are needed; Works
collaboratively with the Employee Services Center; Scans
and stores background responses for retrieval; and Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Must
have exceptional organizational skills; Must
be results oriented with a strong sense of initiative and urgency; Must
have demonstrated ability to build rapport and cooperative relationships; Must
work proactively and collaboratively in partnerships with clients and staff at
all levels in the system to achieve a common or necessary objective; Must
have excellent interpersonal and communications skills; Must
be skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and skilled using the internet for work
related research; and Ability
to work effectively as a team member in order to move toward the completion of
goals.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a significant emphasis on Criminal Justice related coursework; or (5) years of work related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Highly demanding and fast-paced environment; frequently required to work long hours and weekends. Annual leave may be limited during specified timeframes. Local and non-local travel may be required.
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