Background Investigator

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe seeks a diligent investigator to conduct background investigations, verify documents, and prepare suitability determinations. You will interview applicants, review records, and draft clear investigative reports while maintaining strict confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.

Collaboration with Tribal leadership and HR is essential, and you will help develop and refine departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• AA degree in related field required.
• Experience in investigations or related fields preferred.
• Ability to conduct interviews, analyze information, and prepare written reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, review, and revise departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare policy summaries, revisions, and briefing materials for management and Tribal leadership.
• Conduct comprehensive background investigations in accordance with LLBO policies and applicable law.
• Interview applicants, references, and former employers.
• Verify employment history, education, credentials, and other information.
• Review criminal history, driving records, court records, and other records.
• Research public records in compliance with privacy and legal requirements.
• Identify discrepancies and follow up as needed.
• Analyze information to determine eligibility, suitability, compliance, or risk.
• Prepare investigative reports and suitability determinations.
• Maintain confidentiality of investigations and personnel records.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure documentation is complete.
• Investigate employee misconduct and workplace complaints; ensure non-discrimination.
• Compile personal history statements and preliminarily verify information.
• Complete thorough investigations and prepare reports.

Skills

Interviewing

Documentation

Confidentiality

Data privacy

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Education

AA degree in criminal justice/public administration/HR/business administration or related field

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

License/Certification Requirements: None

Summary: Responsible for conducting investigations, background investigations, verifying documents, preparing investigative reports and suitability determination.

Education Requirements and Experience:

AA degree on criminal justice, public administration, human resources, business administration, or a related field.

Three years of experience in investigations, law enforcement, human resources, compliance, auditing, or a related field preferred.

Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews, analyze information, document evidence, and prepared written reports.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge and use of office equipment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Understanding of Data Privacy Act.

Energetic, organized, reliable, ability to work independently.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Sensitive to Native American culture.

Native American preference.

Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Duties:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop, draft, review, and revise departmental policies, procedures, administrative guidelines, and related documents.

Prepare policy summaries, revisions, recommendations, and briefing materials for management and Tribal leadership.

Conduct comprehensive background investigations in accordance with LLBO policies, applicable law, and other requirements.

Interview applicants, references, former employers, and other appropriate sources.

Verify employment history, education, professional credentials, and other information provided by applicants.

Review authorized criminal history, driving records, court records, employment records, and other relevant documentation.

Conduct database and public record research consistent with applicable privacy and legal requirements.

Identify discrepancies, omissions, or potentially significant information and conduct appropriate follow-up.

Analyze information to determine eligibility, suitability, compliance, or risk.

Apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and adjudicative guidelines.

Weigh relevant facts and make objective, evidence-based determinations.

Prepare clear, accurate, objective, and well-documented investigative reports.

Maintain strict confidentiality of investigative information and personnel records.

Maintain organized case files and ensure investigative documentation is complete and accurate.

Conduct investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and workplace complaints. Policy violations, and other assigned matters.

Ensure investigations are conducted consistently and without discrimination or personal bias.

Compile personal history statements (background checks) on new and current employees.

Preliminarily verify information on all personal history statements.

Complete thorough investigations.

Prepare investigative reports and suitability determinations.

Prepare employee files and maintain the filing system.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work.

Subject to internal working conditions.

Non-smoking environment.

All Addresses

Cass Lake , Minnesota 56633 , United States

LLBO will not discriminate in the administration of its employment policies on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, color, gender, age, disability, political preference, sex, sexual preference, or marital status.