Job Description
Salary: $35.00 Hourly
Location : 1200 Highway 6 South Sugar Land, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2400153
Department: Police
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 5:00 PM Central
Position Description The City of Sugar Land is seeking a part time
Background Investigator in the Police Department .
Why Should You Join Our Team? Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth.
We pay our Background Investigators a salary of $35 per hour. Summary of Duties The
Background Investigator will assist in the comprehensive investigation and vetting of police applicants for non-civilian positions within the department. Will be responsible for conducting background checks on potential recruits and certified police officers while maintaining confidentiality, working independently, and adhering to department policies and procedures. The Background investigator may also be required to conduct background investigations on other applicants within the Police Department or City as needed.
This position will be restricted to no more than 30 hours per week and 999 hours in the calendar year.
As the
Background Investigator you will:
- Conduct thorough background investigations on police department applicants and other City applicants as required, including reviewing personal history, employment records, criminal history, and financial background.
- Collect, organize, and review documents such as criminal records, employment history, financial statements, and education records.
- Analyze background data to ensure compliance with department policies, legal standards, and public safety guidelines.
- Verify the accuracy of information provided by applicants on employment forms.
- Follow up on leads and discrepancies found during background checks.
- Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures related to background investigations and law enforcement hiring practices.
- Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, as required, to verify applicant information.
- Compile all positive and negative information discovered into a written report to be presented to the Recruiting Sergeant.
Minimum Qualifications Formal Education: - High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
Relatable Work Experience: - Previous experience in investigative work, law enforcement, or background screening.
- Municipal government experience is a plus.
Training (License and/or Certification): - Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
Additional Information The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.
Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation. The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer. This position is not eligible for City benefits except for those required by law. City of Sugar Land, TX
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