Specialist II, Background (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Background Specialist to screen each applicant's criminal history, administer background checks and fingerprinting, and ensure compliance with district policies. This role supports campus safety by maintaining accurate, confidential data and coordinating with DPS, IDEMIA and TEA when needed.

The position emphasizes timely, compliant processing and clear communication with HR, school leaders and outside vendors to uphold educational equity and staff

Qualifications

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. Equivalency); Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Entry level with direct background screenings, data management and maintenance experience preferred.
• A desire to work in a relentless and outcomes focused environment.
• Outstanding self-awareness, desire to grow as an individual and put students first in all decisions.
• Willingness to work beyond the confines of the job description to contribute to a powerful team committed to educational equity and student achievement.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive data.
• Ability to organize and maintain high volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Administrate criminal background checks of incoming employees, including processing, recordkeeping and advancing for further review as applicable.
• Administrate fingerprinting of incoming employees, including scheduling, processing and recordkeeping.
• Ensure Dallas ISD maintains compliance with all employee criminal history policies and procedures.
• Ensure up to date compliance with all entities related to background processes including but limited to the Department of Public Safety (DPS), IDEMIA and the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Maintain up to date knowledge the district's criminal history policy and assist in responding to inquiries.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating the process of fingerprinting and background documents.
• Assist in facilitation of a transparent system for eligibility in accordance with state law and board policy.
• Communicate and correspond with employees, HCM staff, department heads, and outside vendors on status of background and fingerprint results.
• Collect statistics and results to track progress toward goals.
• Keep abreast of technical and professional developments affecting assigned responsibilities.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Data management

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Description

The Background Specialist is responsible for mitigating risk to the district by screening each individual's criminal history to identify, appropriately evaluate and address any and all potential risk for students and staff of the district. This role is committed to ensuring all employees meet appropriate standards for employment.

• Administrate criminal background checks of incoming employees, including but not limited to
  processing, recordkeeping and advancing for further review as applicable.
• Administrate fingerprinting of incoming employees, including but not limited to scheduling,
  processing and recordkeeping.
• Ensure Dallas ISD maintains compliance with all employee criminal history policies and procedures.
• Ensure up to date compliance with all entities related to background processes including but
  limited to the Department of Public Safety (DPS), IDEMIA and the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Maintain up to date knowledge the district's criminal history policy and assist in responding to
  inquiries.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating the process of fingerprinting and background documents.
• Assist in facilitation of a transparent system for eligibility in accordance with state law and board
  policy.
• Communicate and correspond with employees, HCM staff, department heads, and outside vendors on status of background and fingerprint results.
• Collect statistics and results to track progress toward goals.
• Keep abreast of technical and professional developments affecting assigned responsibilities.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. Equivalency); Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Entry level with direct background screenings, data management and maintenance experience
  preferred.
• A desire to work in a relentless and outcomes focused environment.
• Outstanding self-awareness, desire to grow as an individual and put students first in all decisions.
• Willingness to work beyond the confines of the job description to contribute to a powerful team
  committed to educational equity and student achievement.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive data.
• Ability to organize and maintain high volumes of data.