Background Investigation & Records Technician

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for performing a variety of technical and administrative duties to support the completion of Background Investigations. Establishes and maintains records filing system according to established policies, procedures, rules, regulations and laws.

This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found or assigned to this position.

JOB DUTIES:

§ Reviews applications to ensure accuracy on questionnaires and authorization forms to conduct Background Investigation.

§ Assists in creating and printing fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports and other documents as required for the investigative process.

§ Submits initial information to begin the process for employment backgrounds including criminal, educational, tribal court, and FBI records and ensures records are received.

§ Conducts reference checks by verifying employment information and contacting the professional and personal contacts provided by the candidate.

§ Ensures completion and gathering of all investigative data. Responds to questions and concerns with regard to the Background Investigation process.

§ Determines level of clearance needed and the required scope of investigative coverage for the person or position, and initiates the appropriate background plan check.

§ Ensures all investigative data obtained is in compliance with established federal, state, local, and tribal adjudicative guidelines for all cases.

§ Performs record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational institutions, financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities for background clearance and investigations.

§ Performs live scan fingerprinting.

§ Enters investigation data into third party vendor site for Background Investigation and adjudication.

§ Scans, maintains, and archives Human Resources documents into the file management system.

§ Sets up and maintains accurate and efficient centralized filing system according to established policies, procedures, and regulations; ensures confidentiality of all files.

§ Ensures compliance with established tribal, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the control and release of records.

§ Ensures that employee documents are filed in the appropriate Human Resources files and/or employee files.

§ Assists, provides information, and responds to requests, questions, and concerns from the general public, departmental staff, and other agencies in person and by telephone pertaining to records.

§ Creates and maintains background files and databases.

§ Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Background Investigations: 3 years (Required)
• Records Management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person