Background Investigator II

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Oklahoma’s Department of Corrections is seeking a Background Investigator I to perform comprehensive pre-employment investigations and background checks for applicants, employees, community partners, vendors, and volunteers.

The role requires conducting interviews, collecting and analyzing data, reviewing public records, and preparing narrative reports. It is an on-site position with potential travel, and a bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional or technical administrative experience in public administration or equivalent
• Strong interview and investigative skills with the ability to gather and evaluate data
• Ability to prepare clear, concise written reports and maintain confidential information
• Experience in using data management systems and documenting findings

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with applicants, employees, references, and other knowledgeable individuals to establish suitability
• Collect and analyze employment history and criminal activity data
• Review public records and verify information with other agencies as needed
• Prepare narrative background investigation reports and manage multiple cases to meet deadlines

Skills

Interview techniques

Data analysis

Report writing

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting TitleBackground Investigator IIAgency131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSupervisory OrganizationDOC Private Prisons & JailsJob Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensation$46,664.80Job DescriptionDepartmentPrivate Prisons & JailsBasic PurposePositions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for conducting background investigations and criminal history searches on current and prospective employees, community partners, vendors and volunteers.Typical FunctionsConducts comprehensive interviews with applicants/employees, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals to establish the background, reputation, character, or suitability of the applicant, employee, community partner, vendor and/or volunteer.Collects and analyzes data regarding employment history, criminal activities and related records of the applicants, employee, community partner, vendor and/or volunteer; determines value of data for placement into computerized data management system.Analyzes public records, such as law enforcement reports, judgments, and educational transcripts of the applicant, employee, community partner, vendor and/or volunteer; contacts other agencies, departments and organizations to obtain and confirm information as necessary.Verifies that the applicant possesses at least the minimum education and experience requirements as listed on the official job description.Analyzes investigation results and draws logical and objective conclusions; may confer with agency officials or hiring managers; makes recommendations regarding suitability for employment or involvement in agency partnerships.Prepares the written background investigation report in a narrative format prescribed by agency policy.Prioritizes and monitors multiple assigned investigations to ensure compliance with due dates.Level DescriptorThis is the specialist level of this job family where incumbents will be responsible for performing advanced level activities related to background investigations.Education and ExperienceEducation and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and one year of professional or technical administrative* experience in business or public administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.*Technical administrative experience would include highly complex clerical work gained under the direct supervision of a professional supervisor or manager.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of sources, tools and services used in securing and evaluating data; of maintaining a computerized data management system; of investigative and interview techniques; of the conduct of pre-employment background investigations and criminal history searches; of agency policies and procedures; and of technical report writing. Ability is required to conduct several investigations simultaneously; to gather and analyze sensitive employment data; to organize and manage a computerized information system; to organize and present facts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to handle confidential work with tact and discretion; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and to perform highly independent work.Special RequirementsApplicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact