Background Investigator (Part Time)

Background Investigator is a part-time position responsible for conducting various types of investigation in accordance with generally accepted industry practices. The incumbent must possess knowledge applicable to the job such as state / federal laws, as well as Palicon Group policies and procedures.

Description

Class Title

$30.00 to $35.00 Hourly

Job Summary

Background Investigator is a part-time position responsible for conducting various types of investigation in accordance with generally accepted industry practices. The incumbent must possess knowledge applicable to the job such as state / federal laws, as well as Palicon Group policies and procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

Under direction of company supervision and management, coordinates, conducts, and compiles investigations for clients and performs related duties as designated by Palicon Group.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Author reports or case summaries to document investigations.
• Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
• Conduct background investigations of individuals, like pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
• Organize all investigative material in accordance with established procedures.
• Question persons to obtain information and evidence for various investigative matters.
• Coordinate his / her schedule to ensure efficient use of time while traveling.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience :

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent.

Two (2) years of law enforcement experience with a minimum of one (1) year of investigation experience in a public safety environment.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance policy.

Certificate of completion from a California POST approved background investigation course.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit for prolonged periods; talk and hear both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and may be required to lift any supplies and materials weighing up to twenty-five pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee is also required to work in outside conditions, exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, where the noise level may be loud.

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