Civilian Background Investigator - Fulltime Temporary

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Civilian Background Investigator. This non-exempt position is funding-based, temporary, full-time, with limited benefits and will serve at the discretion of the department director. The position is scheduled to work a day-shift, 4/10 schedule.
Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from
• Accrue up to 40 hours of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) per year, eligible for use immediately following accrual (accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are
The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is to provide a safe community where people can live, work, and thrive. We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with experience performing employment background screenings or relative investigative work. Law enforcement and/or Human Resources/Personnel experience conducting interviews and background checks is desired.
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Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• At least 2-years’ experience performing employment background screening or relevant investigative work;
• Ability to obtain Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Terminal Operator certification within 30 days of hire, and;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Experience working in law enforcement environment; conducting investigative background interviews;
• Experience in Personnel/Human Resources conducting interviews and background checks.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a liaison between Chandler Police Department and Human Resources to fill department vacancies by initiating recruitment/testing.
• Conducts formal background interviews/investigations on sworn and civilian personnel.
• Coordinates and schedules polygraph, psychological, drug and medical exams.
• Analyzes sensitive and confidential background findings.
• Audits applicant files; ensures completeness.
• Coordinates physical testing and oral interviews for sworn applicants.

Application Process

• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Drug Screen
• Police Chief Interview

A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.