Public Safety Background Investigator

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement - Pension and 457B

Meaningful public service

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Civilian Investigator in Cheyenne to conduct comprehensive background and administrative investigations for the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The role includes reviewing records from FBI/DOJ and other agencies to determine candidate suitability and maintaining detailed interview and background documentation.

Preference given to NCIC certification or prior investigative experience in public safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Criminal Justice) required.
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in Investigation or 4-6 years in Investigation.
• Preference for NCIC certification or public safety investigative experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts background investigations on applicants for the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
• Reviews background interview forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Obtains and reviews records from FBI, DOJ, and state/local agencies to determine prior conduct.
• Interviews references and corroborates statements to assess credibility and compliance with standards.
• Prepares detailed interview statements and final background investigation packages.
• Occasional travel in-state and out-of-state.

Skills

Background investigations

Interviewing

Written reports

Record review

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Criminal Justice)

Tools

NCIC certification

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Highway Patrol is seeking a Civilian Investigator in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Civilian Investigator position plays a critical role in conducting background and administrative investigations for the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

This position offers a $ 2,000Hiring Bonus ** Seenotes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information, orwatch this short video to learn about our benefitspackage!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Benefits of Living in Wyoming:

• Multiple Outdoor Recreational Activities for every family member
• Low population
• No State income tax

Human Resources Contact: Keri Long, 307-777-4104, [e-mail]


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Conducts background investigations on sworn and non-sworn public safety applicants seeking employment with the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

• Reviews completed background interview forms of public safety candidates with each candidate, checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications, and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion before beginning the initial candidate interview.

• Obtains and reviews records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and State and Municipal law enforcement records, where the candidate has resided, to determine if the candidate was a witness, victim, suspect or perpetrator of any crime.

• Obtains and reviews arrest reports, witness statements, and other relevant documents to determine candidate compliance with Civil Service Commission policies.

• Obtains and reviews reports from credit reporting agencies to evaluate the candidate’s financial responsibility.

• Conducts background investigations by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate’s family and personal references;

• Makes additional inquiries to assist in determining the credibility of statements.

• Observes each person being interviewed for the presence or absence of physical indicators of intoxication, the use of controlled substances, truthfulness, etc.

• Prepares detailed and complete interview statements for each person being interviewed in order to allow a reviewer to draw reasonable and logical conclusions about the prospective candidates.

• Prepares final background investigation package for presentation to supervision and management by organizing all investigative material in accordance with established procedures.

• Meets regularly with management and/or candidate in order to keep them apprised of the status of the investigation.

• Prepares a detailed summary of adverse information based upon objective analysis and evaluation of candidate’s background and interviewee statements, as measured against requirement standards as set forth by Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

• May train new investigators in the techniques and concepts of administrative background investigation.

• Occasional travel in-state and out-of-state.

• Policy research and development.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to obtain NCIC certification, previous investigative experience, orexperience in public safety.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of positive selection standards as set forth and required by Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) documentation.

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws and issues such as confidentiality of personnel records, handling requests for information on candidates from operating departments, the public, or the media.

• Knowledge of rationales for confidentiality sufficient to ensure the integrity and personal privacy of candidate background investigation file and all information contained therein.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of confidentiality sufficient to recognize actions that may compromise the integrity of the investigation or investigation file documents.

• Knowledge of various technical specialists available to assist in an investigation and when to request such assistance; objective symptoms of use of alcohol and commonly used controlled substances, sufficient to recognize when a person may be under the influence.

• Skill in reading, comprehending, and interpreting detailed, complex written material.

• Skill in preparing clear, concise written reports.

• Skill in analyzing complex ideas or activities into smaller parts; simultaneously considering numerous facts, perceiving patterns and relationships, developing theories about past occurrences based on numerous small bits of information or evidence, comparing and interpreting information, recognizing and examining discrepancies, and drawing logical conclusions.

• Skill in managing time sufficiently to prioritize and combine investigations when practicable to ensure timely completion.

• Skill in handling several cases at one time.

• Utilizing appropriate investigative techniques for administrative investigation to frame a reflective image of the candidate’s background, preparing and maintaining correspondence, reports, records, documentation, and files.

• Skill in communicating and dealing tactfully, persuasively, and effectively with coworkers, supervisors, management, and the public.

• Skill in demonstrating cultural sensitivity through tact and courtesy when dealing with individuals from various social, cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds.

• Skill in working cooperatively as part of a team; Remaining calm and focused when interviewing distraught, angry, or combative persons.

• Skill in demonstrating effective interpersonal skills required to discuss matters which are of a sensitive and sometimes inflammatory nature with candidates, supervisors, and management.

• Skill in listening, in person and on the telephone, as required to pay close attention to what is being said and ask follow-up questions.

• Skill in developing pertinent questions for interviews, perceiving when the person being interviewed has not understood, rephrasing/clarifying questions, following up on unanswered questions or conflicting statements, and keeping the interview focused on the material to be covered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience in Investigation

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience in Investigation

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Repetitive motions (i.e typing), stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting (up to twenty pounds), kneeling, talking on the phone regularly, and interacting with others.

• Ability to travel several miles in a vehicle across the state.

• Ability to travel out of state on occasion.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• A background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.

  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.

  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.

  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.

  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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