Background Investigations Coordinator - HR Admin

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks candidates for a Background Investigations Specialist in Baltimore to support HRSD. This role conducts comprehensive background checks on prospective agency employees, as well as vendors and contract staff, ensuring compliance with state standards.

Typical duties include reviewing records, coordinating with agencies, and documenting findings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency.
• One year of administrative staff or professional work.
• Substitution: 30 college credits from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Substitution: U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive background investigations for prospective agency employees, vendors and contract staff.
• Operate under the authority of the Human Resources Services Division (HRSD).

Skills

Investigative experience

Interviewing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The State of Maryland, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks candidates for a Background Investigations Specialist in Baltimore to support HRSD. This role conducts comprehensive background checks on prospective agency employees, as well as vendors and contract staff, ensuring compliance with state standards.

Typical duties include reviewing records, coordinating with agencies, and documenting findings.