Police Background Investigator- Part Time

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Police Background Investigator is a civilian position responsible for conducting thorough background investigations and coordinating pre-employment screening for all public safety job candidates. The role partners closely with Human Resources and the Coral Gables Police Department to ensure compliance with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC), and University hiring requirements. The incumbent maintains confidential investigative files, manages candidate testing coordination, and supports a consistent, compliant, and professional hiring process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 3 year of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough background investigations for police, dispatch, security, CCTV, and public safety candidates.
Performs employment history verification, reference interviews, education checks, and residential history confirmation.
Coordinates criminal history checks and fingerprinting with authorized personnel and partner agencies.
Reviews applicant documents, including personal history questionnaires, driving records, and financial responsibility reports.
Prepares comprehensive written background reports and hiring recommendations for command staff review.
Ensures all investigative documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained in compliance with confidentiality and state retention requirements.
Assists with scheduling and tracking all pre-employment testing requirements for eligible candidates.
Communicates directly with applicants to provide instructions, collect required documents, and ensure timely completion of all testing steps.
Maintains secure, organized personnel and investigative files for audit and review.
Works closely with Human Resources and Coral Gables Police Department to ensure candidates satisfy FDLE, CJSTC, and University hiring standards.
Notifies candidates of hiring process status and required next steps.
Supports onboarding by ensuring all screening documentation is complete before hire authorization.
Protects and maintains all confidential personnel and investigative records, adhering to federal and state laws.
Adheres to the University’s mission, DIRECCT values, and commitment to service excellence.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.