Investigator - MCSO

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is seeking authentic individuals to join their team and make a difference in the community. Milwaukee County oversees a wide range of operations including Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and the Zoo. They also serve Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Milwaukee County offers a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is for an Investigator within the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.

Requirements

Current resident of the State of WI
High school or G.E.D. equivalent required
Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout incumbency
Basic level of proficiency in all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets required

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors in police science, criminal justice, or related
At least one (1) year work experience conducting confidential investigations and report writing
Five (5) years or more of work experience in law enforcement

Responsibilities

Conduct background investigations on all prospective candidates for the Sheriff's Office that require WI Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification and for all other civilian positions.
Compile information and present to senior management for hiring decisions.
Conduct Professional Standards Division internal investigations regarding member policy violations.
Perform other background duties as assigned.
Conduct training as needed of new employees.
Obtain, review, and organize documents related to a candidate's application and verify information provided.
Meet with candidate in person to ensure application information is correct and accurate.
Verify applicant/candidate meets minimum requirements.
Take photo and fingerprints of candidate.
Contact candidate's references to obtain statements relative to the candidate' qualifications, character, work ethic and other relevant information.
Conduct neighborhood checks of candidates.
Contact current and past employers for input on the candidate’s employment history.
Query the WI Time System, the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access program and other confidential sources to determine a candidate's criminal or otherwise unlawful conduct that rose to the level of law enforcement contact.
Prepare a written narrative summary regarding the information obtained and reviewed for each candidate.
Include all relevant documents obtained in the presentation of said report for senior management review.
Serve as a witness in any hiring challenges by a candidate to verify the background process and documents contained in the report packet.
Training of new employees as needed.