MCSO Background Investigator

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

8d • $37 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career. To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team Position Overview: Are you a critical thinker who can collect information from various sources, identify inconsistencies and present your findings in writing? Do you have excellent communication skills, tact and discretion that allows you to perform sensitive inquiries? Are you an experienced and skilled user of electronics and like to learn specialized programs? Can you be relied on to pay close attention to the details of your work? If this describes you, please review this posting thoroughly and follow the application instructions listed in Screening and Evaluation. Only fully completed applications will be evaluated for further consideration.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of specialized work experience is required where the primary duties are collection of information, gathering and analysis of facts, making conclusions, and providing written report of findings.
• Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university OR additional related experience can substitute education on a year for year basis.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of appointment, an appropriate and valid driver license is required.
• Must pass a background investigation which includes a criminal records and employment references check.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in communication or journalism
• Familiarity with State of Oregon DPSST public safety hiring requirements
• Experience in a public safety setting, including employment selection processes
• LEDS Certification

Responsibilities

• Writing comprehensive reports, identifying strengths and weaknesses of applicants and summarizing investigative findings related to employment suitability
• Researching and reviewing records including legal, criminal, driving, educational and credit history when relevant
• Contacting and soliciting information from personal and employment references
• Interviewing applicants in person, by video, or by phone
• Directing applicants to provide additional information and documentation, as needed
• Obtaining and evaluating pertinent police, court or other investigative reports or materials
• Using a computer program to manage and track each element of a paperless investigation
• Ensuring investigations are consistent with employment law, bargaining agreements, county and agency policies

Benefits

• Paid leave: generous paid time off including holidays, sick leave and vacation leave.
• Pay Increases: Local 88 employees are considered for an annual step increase each year on their progression date until they reach the top of the range. They are also eligible for annual COLA increases when approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Deferred Compensation: All new employees in regular and limited duration Local 88 positions will be automatically enrolled in the County’s Deferred Compensation program, at the rate of one percent (1%) of their pre-tax wages, unless they choose to opt out.
• Comprehensive health and dental packages with most full-time employees paying only 5-10% of the monthly cost of the coverage, depending on plan selection and bargaining unit.
• Retirement contributions of 12% to the State's retirement system (PERS/OPSRP) and no financial contributions from the employee.
• Free TriMet pass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree