Investigator 2

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking a self-starter with an interest in background investigation and a desire for career growth. The Human Resource Division (HRD) provides human resource services to supervisors, managers, and employees. The Investigator 2 position is responsible for completing complex and detailed background investigations of all agency applicants in a timely manner. This role involves conducting household and neighbor interviews, investigative follow-up, managing files, and corroborating information with other investigators. Maintaining high-quality background investigations is critical to assist hiring managers in making important hiring decisions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalence.
• Prior Law Enforcement with interviewing/investigative experience.
• Ability to be self-motivated and maintain superior work ethic without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidential material in a manner prescribed by department policy and law.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job.

Responsibilities

• Function as an impartial investigator of varying difficulty and complex cases.
• Confer with background investigators in developing investigative strategies for each applicant and ensure those strategies are consistent with WSP Hiring Standards and comply with applicable state and federal laws.
• Receive and provide guidance as needed to other background investigators.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates information from multiple sources.
• Conduct detailed field investigations which include interviewing applicants current and former employers, personal references, and neighbors.
• Gathers, reviews, evaluates records from other agencies as needed to include Law Enforcement agencies.
• Complete case summaries, detailed logs, and reports.
• Forward all reports to an Investigator 3 for review.
• Conduct follow-up investigations as needed.
• Receive and review all background files assigned from an investigator 3.
• Plan your investigative strategy.
• Act as a primary backup to an Investigator 3 as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Telework options for most positions
• Infants at Work Program
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED