Background Investigator ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Pension

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking a Background Investigator (Grade 13) in Baltimore, MD to complete comprehensive background investigations for prospective agency employees, vendors, and contract staff. Responsibilities include conducting criminal database checks and coordinating with applicants on disposition paperwork.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of administrative or professional work experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• One year of administrative or professional work experience.
• Candidate may substitute 30 college credits for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Background investigations

Administrative experience

Criminal databases

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

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

Baltimore City

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

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 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.

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

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Sharvonne Rouzer

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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.