Public Safety Background Investigator & Recruiter

City of Hollywood, Florida • Police Department - 3250 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Hollywood is seeking a Public Safety Background Investigator & Recruiter to conduct comprehensive background investigations for applicants to the Police Department, Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department, as well as for Executive and Management level applicants for other positions. This role also involves actively recruiting and identifying quality candidates for Police Department vacancies. The incumbent will perform duties in accordance with Florida Statutes and established Departmental policies and procedures, requiring independent judgment and the ability to act without close supervision. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, and review of written reports.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and pass an extensive background investigation including: polygraph examination.
• Five (5) years of law enforcement experience, three (3) years of which would have been in an investigative capacity
• Knowledge of Federal laws, State statutes, and Local Ordinances.
• Knowledge of police report writing techniques.
• General knowledge of state and federal laws governing the hiring and selection of employees.
• Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics, pertinent facts and details.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional associations, and private or public agencies.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, subordinates, and the general public.
• Ability to analyze information and materials received.
• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise reports.
• Ability to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures while exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, including personal computer.
• Skill in the operation of a motorized City vehicle
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of Departmental rules, regulations, polices, and procedures and exercise discretion.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration,or closely related field
• Seven (7) years of law enforcement experience, five (5) years of which would have been in an investigative capacity
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements

Responsibilities

• Evaluates Public Safety candidates based on Departmental and/or State of Florida Standards.
• Conducts complete background investigations for both sworn and civilian Public Safety and/or other applicants by obtaining factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a final report of investigation, containing all pertinent facts, of an individual's background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions.
• Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
• Complete standardized Departmental forms relating to background investigations.
• Prepares Background Investigation Summary report outlining the candidates test, interview and background investigation results.
• Prepares detailed reports pertaining to Departmental business on such forms and in such format as may be required.
• Recommends quality candidates for hire to the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Manager and/or their designees.
• Reports orally and in writing, upon matters concerning the Personnel Unit, Police Department, or the City.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to the background screening process and/or investigative techniques and resources necessary for proper background screening.
• Testifies in civil and criminal Court proceedings and gives depositions.
• Provides support and assistance to other Department Members and City Employees.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Researches and coordinates with designated personnel to attend job fairs, networking events, and other events to actively recruit potential Police Department applicants.
• Reviews personal history statement booklets of Police Department applicants to identify best quality candidates for interview.
• Communicates with and counsels applicants regarding job requirements and employment process.
• Schedules and conducts applicant interviews with designated personnel.
• Schedules applicants for off-site and on-site testing.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week
• Award Winning Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments)
• Competitive pay
• Benefits package
• Pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior