Senior Special Investigator

Anne Arundel County • Anne Arundel County, MD

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is committed to the pursuit of excellence. We uphold the public trust by being honest and maintaining the highest standards of ethical and moral character. This posting will be used to fill a Full Time, Permanent, Safety-Sensitive Senior Special Investigator position within the Police Personnel Section of the Anne Arundel County Police Department. This is lead level of investigation work conducting background investigations of candidates under consideration for Public Safety positions in Anne Arundel County. The employee assigned to this class provides guidance and direction to two or more investigators in an assigned unit. Work involves providing candidates with forms and questionnaires and evaluating information obtained; conducting background investigations based on information supplied by candidates, and developing other lines of inquiry, in accordance with Federal and local guidelines; ensuring that candidates are fingerprinted and photographed; and queries appropriate criminal information. Performs other related functions in support of the applicant hiring process. The employee is supervised by a higher-level administrative official and is evaluated on the basis of timely and accurate background reports. The work involves travel to various locations inside and outside the County to verify information provided by applicants for public safety positions. Due to the nature of work, the employee may be required to work hours outside of the standard workday.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school
• six (6) or more years of experience conducting investigations for a police department or other criminal justice agency, including applicant processing
• a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license
• This position is safety sensitive and includes a comprehensive background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating and reviewing policies and procedures.
• Experience with managing the compliance of confidential data and sensitive information to include Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and Maryland Criminal Justice Information System's Enforcement Resource System (METERS).
• Experience with the utilization of an electronic background software, such as eSOPH (electronic Statement of Personal History).

Responsibilities

• Leads Special Investigators in the conduct of background investigations for County Public Safety organizations.
• Assigns and examines work completed by the Special Investigator for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Counsels Special Investigator and prepares performance appraisal recommendations for assigned staff.
• Schedules and interviews applicants for Public Safety positions; obtains information regarding past employment, residences and criminal activity; explains the background process to candidates; obtains necessary release of signatures from candidates.
• Visits candidate's place of past employment; reviews personnel records, interviews supervisors, and visits neighborhoods of candidates and conducts interviews.
• Accesses MILES and NCIC records to determine any criminal convictions.
• Develops comprehensive and confidential background reports which include candidates' work history and other related factors necessary to construct an employment profile.
• Operates a motor vehicle to make in-person visits to other law enforcement agencies, employers, and other areas which are required to complete an in depth background investigation.
• Plans and coordinates processing of Public Safety candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED