Background Investigator (PT)

Job Summary The Town of Parker Police Department is seeking a detail-oriented part time Background Investigator to support the department’s hiring process by conducting thorough and professional employment background investigations. This position reviews applicant materials, verifies background information, conducts investigative interviews, and prepares clear documentation and recommendations in accordance with departmental policies and applicable laws. In this role, you will work closely with hiring staff to ensure candidate information is accurate, complete, and properly evaluated. Responsibilities include interviewing applicants and references, verifying employment and qualification history, gathering information from multiple sources, and preparing comprehensive background investigation reports that support informed hiring decisions. This position is particularly well suited for retired or former law enforcement professionals who bring investigative experience, sound judgment, and an understanding of public safety hiring standards. The Town of Parker offers a collaborative and professional work environment that values integrity, teamwork, and attention to detail. This position works as needed up to 29 hours per week with no guarantee of hours. This position will allow for remote work but also requires in office time to meet with candidates. Candidates must reside in Colorado. Timeline: (subject to change) Receiving Applications - Continuous Oral Board - Varies Chief's Interview - Varies Backgrounds - 4-6 weeks Examples Of Essential Duties Under general supervision, this position conducts employment background investigations in support of the police department hiring process. The position reviews applicant materials, gathers and verifies background information, prepares investigation documentation and recommendations, and coordinates findings with hiring staff in accordance with applicable laws and departmental requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time. Conducts background investigations for police department hiring in accordance with department policies, applicable laws, and procedural requirements. Reviews employment application materials for completeness and accuracy and requests additional information as needed. Obtains required information release authorizations and verifies applicant consent. Contacts applicants and conducts investigative interviews related to employment history, qualifications, and suitability. Develops and pursues appropriate lines of inquiry and interviews relevant personal, professional, and reference contacts. Gathers, reviews, and verifies background information from multiple sources to confirm applicant-provided data. Analyzes background investigation findings and prepares written summaries, recommendations, and required documentation. Coordinates with hiring managers and responds to authorized requests for background investigation information. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience conducting employment background investigations in a government or investigative agency, or four (4) years’ experience as a paid peace officer conducting investigations. Completion of a Peace Officers Standards and Training POST approved Background Investigator Course is preferred. Employment Standards Knowledge of principles and practices of employment background investigations, including interviewing, information verification, and report preparation. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and confidentiality requirements governing background investigations. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of recordkeeping, documentation standards, and use of electronic information systems related to applicant screening and hiring processes. Skill in the use of computer applications and office software used for data entry, document management, and reporting Ability to evaluate applicant information, analyze findings, and prepare clear, accurate background investigation summaries and recommendations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and protected information. Ability to organize work, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to perform work with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including but not limited to: drug screen, criminal history search, credit check and polygraph examination. Additional Information Working Conditions The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. Tools & Equipment Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle. General And Sensory Requirements The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision. Light Physical Demands This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The employee must be able to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Environment Physical presence onsite is required on occasion. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level is typically quiet. The Town of Parker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of Parker, Colorado