Background Investigator

Opening Date: July 20, 2026 Closing Date: August 3, 2026 Status: Part-time, Non-exempt Pay Range: $25.57 - $36.42 Schedule: Monday - Friday SUMMARY Under general supervision, to conduct background investigations and document findings of employee candidates; to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Conduct extensive background investigations on candidates for various employment positions. Conduct skilled contact interviews with applicants and references. Contact, cooperate, and coordinate information exchange with other law enforcement agencies, employers and organizations in matters relating to background investigations. Prepare written reports documenting findings of background investigations. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention. Participate in training courses and programs. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or GED. Two years of college desirable. Experience: Five years of police investigative experience. Certifications/Licenses: Valid Utah Driver's License KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Personnel law and requirements of background investigations. Functions and objectives of Federal, State, and other local law enforcement agencies. Basic principles of criminal law. Principles and practices of community policing. Safe driving principles and practices. Modern investigative methods including interviewing and interrogation techniques. Modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, traffic control, and investigation and identification techniques. Law enforcement theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Skill with: Interviewing persons with information regarding background of candidates. Safely carrying an issued firearm and qualify as per department policy. Operating other modern police equipment. Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software. Operating a motor vehicle safely. Ability to: Navigate local geography, city streets, public buildings, and businesses. Learn recent court decisions and how they affect department and division operations, especially in the area of personnel law. Learn self-defense tactics. Learn, properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, evidence and records maintenance, and traffic control. Learn to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence. Learn, interpret and explain City and Department policies and procedures. Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places. Prepare clear and concise reports. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Act quickly and calmly in emergencies. Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively. Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work in a standard office environment which includes reaching, bending, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and listening. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of West Jordan