Background Investigator-221473

Salary: $24.48/hr

Location: Olathe/Johnson County

Position Description:

Investigator will communicate with the candidate for employment, to set up a meeting to go over the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). The Investigator reviews the candidate’s completed Personal History Questionnaire in person, checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion of the PHQ. Investigator has the candidate execute all the necessary release and authorization forms. Verification of documents such as birth certificate, social security card, driver’s license, high school diploma, DD-214, etc.

In preparation of the investigation, the investigator obtains and reviews arrest reports, NCIC reports, candidate reference questionnaires, polygraphs, social media reports, Kansas CPOST, and other relevant documents to determine candidate’s suitability for employment on the Kansas Highway Patrol.

A substantial part of the background investigation process consists of the investigator making contact with a wide variety of individuals, including the candidates and their relatives, references, acquaintances, teachers, neighbors, current/past employers, military acquaintances and others. Investigators will make every effort to thoroughly interview individuals in person or through other available means if unavoidable. The investigator writes complete, detailed statements of these interviews.

From information gathered the investigator appropriately summarizes each area of the background investigation. The investigator clearly and defensibly documents the investigative work. The background investigator will clearly address all required areas of inquiry as they relate to the background investigation. The investigator will compile required documentation necessary to complete a thorough and complete impartial investigation, using relevant documentation and prepare an investigator recommendation for employment.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Requirements: Must have five years’ experience as a certified law enforcement officer.  Must have a minimum of three years of investigations for employment or criminal investigations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have ability to: complete an approved background investigation course as soon as possible upon new hire; Read, comprehend, and interpret detailed, complex written material; Prepare clear, concise, and well-written reports, as well as manage time necessary for a timely completion Must have interpersonal skills and knowledge to effectively communicate with people on a daily basis. Must have a firm knowledge of appropriate investigative techniques to insure a true reflection of the applicant’s background. Must have the ability to listen to responses of questions asked and develop follow-up questions in order to clarify responses or conflicting statements. Must have the ability to remain objective and have principles and practices of confidentiality established in order to recognize actions that may compromise the integrity of the investigation. Must have the knowledge of standards set forth by Kansas CPOST.

Post offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Must submit to and pass a thorough background check including fingerprints.

Ability to sit, walk, stand, stretch, twist, reach out with body, arms and legs; listen, comprehend, respond, speak clearly and concisely in writing, in person, and on the telephone, in person, and on the telephone; drive, sit for long periods of time, move in confined areas, and perform repetitive motions with one or more extremity.

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Notice:

Persons applying for positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation, fingerprints, and/or drug screening.

In accordance with Executive Order No. 19-02 issued and signed by Governor Laura Kelly on January 15, 2019, and all other relevant federal and state statutes, the Kansas Highway Patrol subscribes to the concept of equal employment opportunity. Read our complete statement.