Background & Pre-Employment Screening Specialist

Hernando County Sheriff's Office; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Background Specialist in the Administrative Bureau to support recruiting and pre-employment background investigations. Under the Staffing & Background Supervisor, you will screen applicants, perform criminal history checks, verify references, employment history, social media reviews, and credit inquiries, and maintain detailed files.

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of clerical or investigation work.
• Previous experience in a law enforcement or corrections atmosphere preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prescreens candidate employment applications for minimum qualifications and conducts preliminary background checks to identify any automatic disqualifiers prior to invitation to the interview process.
• Communicates with applicants, references, prior employers, and other agencies to obtain and verify information.
• Ensures all background investigations are completed in a timely and accurate manner to support the hiring needs of the agency.
• Completes final reports for completed background for selection and approval.
• Responds to mutual agency requests for information on prior or current candidates and employees.
• Coordinates and participates in local recruiting events such as job fairs, academy visits, college fairs to support hiring initiatives.
• Oversees development, compliance, and maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System and background investigation software.
• Provides training and guidance to background investigators on systems, programs and processes required to complete pre‑employment background screenings.
• Assists in conducting background investigations for both sworn and non‑sworn positions.
• Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Background Specialist in the Administrative Bureau to support recruiting and pre-employment background investigations. Under the Staffing & Background Supervisor, you will screen applicants, perform criminal history checks, verify references, employment history, social media reviews, and credit inquiries, and maintain detailed files.

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently.