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Background Investigator, University PoliceUT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX, US
Background Investigator, University Police

Background Investigator, University Police

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX, US
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Background Investigator, University Police

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Background Investigator is responsible for efficiently completing background investigations for positions within the police department to include both sworn and civilian roles.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

3 years related background, administrative, or investigations experience

Completion of Police Background Investigation Classes

Police experience and / or law enforcement background investigation experience.

Job Duties

  • Assists with recruitment to help ensure proper posting of open positions; answers recruiting phone calls.
  • Assists with scheduling and administration of entrance exams.
  • Conducts correspondence with applicants and references; completes comprehensive searches on applicants.
  • Interviews applicants, applicant's references, and applicant's employers to determine accurate and truthful information; conducts field investigations on applicants; sets up oral boards.
  • Communicate with the psychological examiner's office and polygraph examiner's office to schedule applicant examinations and retrieve polygraph examination results; schedules appointments for pre-employment drug screens and physical examinations.
  • Verifies the results of background checks for individuals selected for employment; conducts secondary interviews as needed.
  • Coordinates with administrative staff to submit conditional and formal job offers for employment, confirms appointments and start dates.
  • Writes memorandums of disqualification and communicates causes for rejection to disqualified applicants.
  • Establishes and maintains effective and respectful working relationships with both internal and external customers in the course of work.
  • Processes complex, sensitive, and confidential information related to human resources and employee relations issues.
  • Inform other law enforcement agencies of the past or current status of mutual applicants.
  • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

    Security

    This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

    EEO

    UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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