Background Investigations Lead (Hybrid)

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid or alternative work schedule

Growth opportunities

Healthcare

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Background Investigations Manager to conduct and manage comprehensive background investigations for employment applicants. You will research, verify, and analyze information from law enforcement, databases, and social networks to ensure thorough vetting and well-documented findings.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience with one year in background investigations.
• Associate degree in Administration of Justice Studies, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Two or more years of responsible background and supervisory experience with an emphasis on police background investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the background investigation processes.
• Assures backgrounds are prioritized and assigned based on the needs of the organization and completed within established timeframes.
• Maintains Investigations Division databases by ensuring all training and licensing is maintained.
• Makes recommendations on policies, procedures, and practices based upon current research, best practices, legal requirements, and needs of the organization.
• Researches, analyzes, and tracks industry trends in best practices and innovation to ensure our background process is equitable, effective, and efficient.
• Conducts workload assessments, analyzes data, and makes recommendations to management for process improvements.
• Identifies and reports issues and problems related to systems and processes to management.

Skills

Background investigations

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Justice Studies

Public or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking a Background Investigations Manager to conduct and manage comprehensive background investigations for employment applicants. You will research, verify, and analyze information from law enforcement, databases, and social networks to ensure thorough vetting and well-documented findings.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced