Background Investigator – Part-Time, Temporary Position Available In Collier, Florida

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Background Investigator – Part-Time, Temporary

Salary
$35.00 Hourly
Location Naples, FL
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
202500599
Department
Police – Services
Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
6/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform an assortment of technical and sensitive nature work involving the investigation and verification of employment application and personal history information along with performing technical work that involves planning, directing, and overseeing the goals of the Police Department. This position reports directly to the Professional Standards Lieutenant.
Under supervision, to perform background investigations and prepare written recommendations regarding employment suitability for sworn and civilian applicants; and to do other work as required.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Conducts thorough and intensive background investigations on all applicants being considered for employment to include sworn, non-sworn, part-time, and volunteer applicants.
Conducts thorough and complete background investigations; reviews applications for completeness and directs applicants to provide additional information if needed; contacts and conducts interviews of applicants, applicant personal references and applicant employment references.
Locates and reviews information regarding criminal history, police reports, school transcripts, credit reports, driving records and other documentation available regarding applicant’s life history.
Conducts discrepancy interviews with applicants and/or personal and employment references to determine the truthfulness of documentation or information provided.
Writes letters, reports, and written summaries of findings; identifies strengths and weaknesses; makes recommendations regarding suitability for employment.
Confers with manager, supervisor or hiring decision maker to discuss information obtained, scope of investigation(s) and/or to request additional instruction or advice as needed, researches legal or factual issues.
Responds to requests for information; assists outside agencies when appropriately requested to provide background information regarding previous applicant background investigation; communicates with users of background investigations regarding status of an applicant’s background investigation; answers applicant questions; refers requests and questions to manager or hiring decision maker as appropriate.
Plans, coordinates and oversees applicant fingerprinting, waiver release, signing and notarizing of legal documents, photographing and review of applicant Personal History Questionnaire.
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of investigation and research, including interviewing techniques, conflict management, and methods and techniques of negotiation; organizational skills and practices.
Working knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting; modern office practices and procedures, methods, and computer applications; relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances including equal employment opportunity laws and Americans with Disabilities Act that are related to the legal requirements of background investigations and hiring practices of applicants.
Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; conduct interviews effectively and efficiently with a variety of individuals, including those who may be cautious, unfriendly, or uncooperative; observe, assimilate, remember and recall facts and details; judge individual situations carefully and make discretionary judgments; prioritize work and work independently or as a member of a team using good judgment and decision making skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, users and other internal and external agencies and departments; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations; research, compile, analyze and summarize material into understandable, accurate and legible reports; effectively evaluate the suitability of an applicant and make sound recommendations based on research and analysis; demonstrate sensitivity to diverse cultures and individuals.
Utilizes independent judgment and individual initiative in the interpretation of orders, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and mandates.
Performs notification, reporting, documentation, evaluation, comparison interpretation, consultation, interviewing and research.
Schedules Physical Abilities Testing with the applicant and appropriate department members.
May participate in oral board interviews for agency vacancies.
Thoroughly understand current state and federal laws governing the hiring and selection of employees.
Knowledge of Florida State Statutes, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJSTC) standards.
Recommend qualified applicants via Background Report to the Professional Standards Sergeant outlining the applicant’s test, interview, and background investigation results.
Maintain and demonstrate congenial, respectful, and professional behaviors and attitudes with the public and coworkers.
Maintains confidentiality and avoids discussion with others regarding the status of applicants and background investigations.
Operates computers to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Employees in this classification may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled, including holidays, and special events, as assigned or needed.
Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must meet the equivalent minimum qualifications for certification as a police officer, as outlined by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) and the

City of Naples:

Be at least 21 years of age upon appointment unless approved by the Chief of Police; be a citizen of the United States; High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years public service related to regulatory or law enforcement and/or background investigation experience. Not have been convicted of any felony, a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, is not eligible for employment pursuant to Florida State Statute 943.13; have been fingerprinted by the Naples Police Department, with prints processed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; be of good moral character, pursuant to 11B-27.0011 Florida Administrative Code. Upon review by the Chief of Police or designee, cause for disqualification may include various moral character issues. A final decision on these will depend upon the type(s) of issues, evaluation of circumstances, frequency, and the age of the applicant at the time of the incident(s).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew, or snuff.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to comprehend and apply procedures, standards, crime data, and related trends to guide decision making. Includes the ability to utilize the data received to complete detailed reports and action plans.

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives and to resolve conflict. Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels and requires the ability to function in a group setting.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:

Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, design, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:

Tasks may involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 150 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, violence, disease, pathogenic substances and/or toxic/poisonous agents.
The City of Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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