OPS Part-Time Background Investigator

State of Florida

13d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for the Operational Support Services Section. This advertisement is for an OPS Background Investigator.

Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience in conducting background investigations for employment.
• Experience conducting fact-finding interviews with members of the public to gather information.
• VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment
• Knowledge of basic investigations techniques.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in English both verbally and written.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze informed and determine its validity.
• Ability to write accurate investigation reports and present detailed presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with others.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work in MS Window based operating environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and E-Mail.
• Ability to work independently and securely with little day to day supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Completed CJST Background Course.
• ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; Possess a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification; or completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes or prior Active Florida Law Enforcement Certification
• Experience working in a law enforcement agency or a government investigative agency.
• Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Conducting background investigations for the purpose of determining employment eligibility for sworn and nonsworn members who require access to sensitive or classified information in a non-biased clear and concise manner.
• Investigators will conduct interviews with the subject of the investigation, references (both provided by the subject and those you develop independently) as well as neighbors, coworkers, supervisors, friends, and other associates, as necessary.
• Investigators will conduct background investigations at places of employment, residences, law enforcement agencies (police agencies), courthouses, mental health facilities, financial education institutions, or other record repositories as needed.
• Investigators report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on an issued government computer system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED