Background Investigator in Visalia, California

Location

Visalia, California

Job Type

Full-time

Company

County of Tulare

JOB

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Probation Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Probation Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Reviews candidates’ completed background interview forms (e.g., City application, Personal History Statement, Release and Waiver, polygraph report) with each candidate to check for inconsistences, errors, omissions, falsifications and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion before conducting the candidates’ background interview. Obtains and reviews records (e.g., police department check, campus police check, driving record, Child Abuse Central Index, and Firearms Certification) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice (DOJ), and State and Municipal law enforcement to determine if a candidate was a witness, victim, suspect or perpetrator of any crime. Obtains and reviews arrest reports, witness statements, and other relevant documents from various agencies (e.g., police, military, courts, or campus police) to determine candidate compliance with POST requirements, and Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Investigation standards. Obtains and analyzes reports from credit reporting agencies by checking for financial responsibilities such as collection accounts, past due accounts, charge offs, bankruptcy, and civil liens in order to evaluate candidate’s financial responsibility. Makes follow-up inquires to candidates’ personal and professional references via phone, email, and in-person to assist in determining credibility of candidates’ statements.For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Conditions of Employment: Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER