Civilian Background Investigator

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Civilian Background Investigator . This is a regular, fulltime, non-exempt, with benefits. The anticipated work schedule for this position is a day-shift and 4/10 schedule. Why work for Chandler? Diverse and inclusive environment Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community Dress code is business casual 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive Professional development opportunities Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership Who we are The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division 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 Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, 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 maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement ." 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; and, when assigned to the police department, the successful candidate must be able to do the following: 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. To view the complete job description, please click here . Minimum qualifications Must possess at least a High school diploma or GED equivalency; Must possess 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. Experience working with NeoGov, eSOPH, and AZPOST online portals Supervision Work is performed under the supervision of a division supervisor or manager. This position does not supervise others. Application Process NeoGov Application Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review Oral Board Interview Background Interview Interview with Chief of Police This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, with a 4/10 work schedule, assigned to the day shift. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available. The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background 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.