Background Investigator (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I)

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Pension

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Maryland seeks a Background Investigator to conduct comprehensive background investigations for prospective agency employees, vendors, and contract staff. The role supports Human Resource Services by reviewing criminal history checks and coordinating with applicants.

Located in Baltimore, this on-site position requires attention to detail and strong administrative skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of administrative staff or professional work experience.
• Can substitute 30 college credits from an accredited college/university or eligible military service experience for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive background investigations for prospective agency employees, vendors, and contract employees.
• Perform criminal database checks on vendor and non-mandated civilian applicants.
• Correspond with applicants regarding background checks and disposition paperwork.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

METERS

CJIS

Maryland Court Search

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The position functions as a Background Investigator for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Human Resource Services Division, responsible for the completion of comprehensive background investigations for prospective agency employees, to include vendors and contract employees.

• Completes criminal database checks on vendor and non-mandated-(civilian) applicants.
• Review criminal database checks on vendor and non-mandated-(civilian) applicants.
• Corresponds with prospective applicants regarding their background checks and disposition paperwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience conducting pre-employment investigations.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using criminal justice systems, including METERS, CJIS, gang databases, and Maryland Court Search.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures when conducting pre-employment investigations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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