Police Services Support Technician II-Police, Employment Services Division

JOB
This position will be responsible for completing background investigations and clearances, including but not limited to new hires, volunteers, and contractors. Complete investigations with consistency and fairness and ensure backgrounds are completed according to state regulations and departmental General Orders. CLASS DESCRIPTIONPerforms advanced technical level police support services work, which may include supervision, under regular supervision from a technical superior. Work involves providing civilian advanced technical support within a police related activity. Work includes responding to and examining crime and accident scenes; and identifying, collecting, recording and preserving evidence. Work may also include being responsible for the forensic field of identification, technical work in a police laboratory; operating and maintaining laboratory equipment; and preparing and analyzing evidence.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Complete pre-employment background investigation screening of potential employees for public safety employment, volunteer, and contractual positions. Employee is responsible for obtaining pertinent information through criminal background checks on statewide and national level; past employment and background history information; Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) history; credit reports; drug screening history; social media checks; domestic violence; etc. The investigators will be proficient in computer usage and must be proficient in the use of the METERS/NCIC/JC/LINX Computer systems. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Personal History Questionnaire ReviewInterviewing applicants Verification of information provided by the applicant, to include employment, reference, and personal dataConducting pre-employment background investigation activities (Criminal activities, to include residential checks, and other related verification of the applicant’s background to determine the suitability of the applicant to the relevant position)Ensures that candidates are fingerprinted through live scan, photographed, and queries appropriate criminal informationDevelop comprehensive and confidential background investigative reports that include the candidate’s work history and other related factors necessary to construct an employment fileMust have an above average level of competency regarding federal and local guidelines relating to conducting background investigations, and projects themselves in a manner that positively reflects the Department.Must be proficient in Microsoft Word to complete detailed reports.Conduct site visits to neighborhoods, homes, employers, etc. Collect and analyze information and data and preparing complex reports to determine suitability and eligibility of applicants for employment in public safety positions. Handle confidential information with care and discretion; observe the Privacy Act; work independently; establish work priorities and coordinate to meet deadlines.Assist with police applicant testing when needed (some evenings and weekends).SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibility.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Possession of a valid driver's license.