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Contract - Background Investigator

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Part-time 18d ago

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Company:

Harris County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services and public safety to the Harris County area.

Summary:

The position involves conducting thorough background investigations for applicants at the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Applicants must be honorably retired peace officers with significant law enforcement experience.

Requirements:

Hard Skills: Background checks, Report generation, Data verification

Credentials: Texas Peace Officer License

Experience: A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement, Prior experience in conducting Pre-employment Background Investigations is preferred

Job Description:

THIS IS A PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION

THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Contract Investigator performs comprehensive background investigations on all candidates applying for positions within the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) as referred by the Human Resources Division. The investigator ensures all assigned applicants are processed fairly, equitably, and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct fair and impartial background investigations on assigned applicants, adhering to all applicable Departmental and Section Policies and Procedures.
  • Ensure timely processing of all applicants while verifying employment history, education credentials, criminal records, and other relevant background information, including a detailed credit check.
  • Conduct background investigations specifically for all Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensed applicants.
  • Extract and organize pertinent information, including but not limited to criminal history and employment history, to generate comprehensive reports for review by the Sergeants in Background Investigations to assess applicant suitability.
  • Enter and maintain candidate background data in law enforcement databases while ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of all records.
  • Create and maintain detailed background investigation files in accordance with departmental policies.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the exchange of background information between internal divisions, bureaus, and external law enforcement agencies.
  • Attend all Roll Call meetings as required.
  • Maintain county-issued equipment and inventory as directed or required.
  • Represent the Harris County Sheriff’s Office professionally and positively at all times.
  • Adhere to all contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies governing contract investigators.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Contractual Terms:

  • This position is a contract-based role and does not constitute employment with Harris County or the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Investigators are required to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with state and federal regulations.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or contractual obligations. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, as needed, in alignment with agency needs and contractual terms.