Background Investigator II

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is seeking a Background Investigator II for the Private Prisons & Jails division in Oklahoma. This on-site role conducts comprehensive background checks on applicants, employees, partners, vendors, and volunteers, collecting data from various records and sources to determine suitability.

The incumbent verifies education and experience, analyzes investigation results, and prepares narrative reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration.
• Experience with gathering and evaluating data from multiple sources for background checks is preferred.
• Ability to prepare narrative background investigation reports per agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with applicants, employees, and referees to assess background and suitability.
• Collect and analyze employment history and criminal records for investigations.
• Analyze public records and verify information with relevant agencies.
• Ensure compliance with due dates and prioritize multiple investigations.
• Prepare written background investigation reports in required narrative format.
• Advise on suitability for employment or agency partnerships.

Skills

Interview techniques

Data analysis

Report writing

Confidentiality

Interpersonal relations

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data management system

Job description

Job Posting Title Background Investigator II Agency 131

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Private Prisons & Jails

Job Posting End Date Refer 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-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $46,664.80

Job Description

Department Private Prisons & Jails Basic Purpose Positions 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 Functions

• Conducts 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 Descriptor

This is the specialist level of this job family where incumbents will be responsible for performing advanced level activities related to background investigations.

Education and Experience

Education 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 Competencies

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of sources, tools and services used in securing and evaluating data;
• Knowledge of maintaining a computerized data management system;
• Knowledge of investigative and interview techniques;
• Knowledge of the conduct of pre-employment background investigations and criminal history searches;
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of technical report writing;
• Ability is required to conduct several investigations simultaneously;
• Ability to gather and analyze sensitive employment data;
• Ability to organize and manage a computerized information system;
• Ability to organize and present facts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to handle confidential work with tact and discretion;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to perform highly independent work.

Special Requirements

Applicants 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 Employment

The 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.

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