CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR, BACKGROUNDS presso Seminole County Sheriff's Office, FL
Seminole County Sheriff's Office, FL · Sanford, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR, BACKGROUNDS.
This position involves specialized work responsible for reviewing employment applications, coordinating applicant testing, conducting background investigations, and completing associated employment documentation.
REQUIRED DOCUMENT
Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of September 17, 2025.
Position Duties
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are in addition to the duties assigned under the associated job description. The omission of specific work statements does not necessarily exclude them from being performed by the position and is for illustrative purposes only.
Reviews pre-screen questionnaires and employment applications for completeness.
Prepares criminal background investigations and assimilates information from multiple sources into a comprehensive package. Ability to use Human Resource systems to support applicants and provide guidance through the process.
Conducts background investigations on applicants including criminal record searches, employment verification, personal reference inquiries, neighbor inquiries, and credit history.
Assembles, compiles, interprets and presents data, statistical information and reports.
Knowledge/experience with management of employee roster.
Collects, compiles, and distributes information from CAFÉ, DAVID, NCIC/FCIC, FINDER, Equifax, TLO, TCATS, and other local databases as required.
Conducts applicant file reviews as required. Compiles and maintains Civil Service Board Eligibility list.
Must act as a liaison representing the Seminole County Sheriff Office and the Human Resources Division within the agency and to the public. May serve as an active participant in recruitment events. Must be able to present to large or small groups on behalf of the agency.
Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to current and new employees of Human Resources. Participate in projects as directed that support the mission, vision, and values of the Seminole County Sheriff Office.
Must have knowledge of Sworn/Certified/Civilian positions within the Seminole County Sheriff Office to include qualifications and basic knowledge about each position. Proficiency in vetting and processing pre-screen questionnaires.
Experience and demonstrated proficiency in posting job vacancies, including internal and external.
Coordinates applicant pre-employment/qualifying testing. Regularly evaluates the testing process to ensure it leads to the most qualified applicants being presented in the hiring process.
Coordinates applicant pre-employment appointments (drug tests, physicals, psychological exams etc.).
Review, verify, and approve medical and Equifax invoices.
Communication with applicants throughout the background screening and hiring process including those applicants who are not selected.
Knowledge of pay bands and Seminole County Sheriff Office’s ability to financially compensate experience and education.
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies that govern Human Resources.
Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary in the efficient and effective performance of the position functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Two (2) years responsible experience in a personnel office environment, criminal justice work
- Consideration may be given to equivalent combination of related training, education and experience
- Must complete advanced Background Investigation Course and may be required to become CVSA Examiner Certified by the National Institute of Truth Verification within two (2) years of employment depending on job assignment
- FCIC/NCIC Certification within six (6) months of employment
- Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
Other Qualifications
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, and required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency.
REFERENCE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Unclassified Position
Please direct any questions to:
Please direct any questions to:
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford FL 32773
(407) 665-6711
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