• Job Description

  Req#: 4459778
  THIS IS A PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION
  THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT
  
  Under the general supervision of the Background Sergeant, the PART-TIME investigator will conduct fair and equitable background investigations on all applicants while adhering to applicable Departmental and Section Policies and Procedures. Responsible for processing all applicants promptly.
  
  Performs investigations on all candidates for positions with the HCSO as they are referred by the Human Resources Division.
  • Conducts fair and equitable background investigations on all assigned applicants, while adhering to applicable Departmental and Section Policies and Procedures
    • Responsible for processing all applicants in a fair, equitable, and timely manner. Verifies assigned candidate’s employment, education, and records regarding criminal history, employment history, etc. Conducts a detailed credit check.
    • Conducts background investigations on all TCOLE licensed applicants
  • Extract and organize information, not limited to criminal history and employment history, to generate a detailed report for review by the Lieutenant and/or Sergeant in Background Investigations to assess applicant suitability and hire consideration.
    • Enter and maintain the candidate’s background data in the law enforcement databases, and create and maintain the background investigation file.
  • Coordinates background information between divisions, bureaus, and outside law enforcement agencies.
  • Attends all Roll Call meetings.
  • Maintain county equipment and inventory as directed or required.
  • Represent the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in a professional and positive image.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. At its discretion, management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  • Must be an Honorably Retired Peace Officer
  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement, record management, or a related field
  • Must have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License
  • Prior experience in conducting conflict resolutions
  • Must have good attendance
  Knowledge of:
  • Working knowledge of the HCSO organization and the Harris County Departmental Structure
  • Background functions involving Criminal, Credit Bureau, and Employment verifications
  • SUPERION/RMS
  • JIMS/LOOK/DIMS/JOTS/HC LENS
  Ability to:
  • Work with minimal supervision and maintain accurate records at all times
  • Patrol or Investigative experience
  • Experience using OPEN FOX/LOOK/DIMS/JOTS/HC LENS
  • Superion/RMS
  • Acceptable driving history
  THIS IS A PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION
  THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT
  
  
  Incomplete applications will not be considered
  
  IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  Harris County Sheriff's Office employees are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. It is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information.
  
  BENEFITS:
  This is a part-time temporary position without benefits
  HOURS:
  • A minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 30 hours per week
  • Hours are based on the needs of the department
  • Possibly including Weekends and Holidays
  • LOCATION:
  • Houston
  Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received
  
  Equal Opportunity Statement
  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

• About the company

  The Harris County Sheriff's Office is a local law enforcement agency serving the over four million citizens of Harris County, Texas, United States.

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