MCSO Background Investigator

* Three (3) years of specialized work experience is required where the primary duties are collection of information, gathering and analysis of facts, making conclusions, and providing written report of findings.
* Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university OR additional related experience can substitute education on a year for year basis.
* Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of appointment, an appropriate and valid driver license is required.
* Must pass a background investigation which includes a criminal records and employment references check.
** Preferred Qualifications/Transferable

Skills:

** You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
* College coursework in communication or journalism
* Familiarity with State of Oregon DPSST public safety hiring requirements
* Experience in a public safety setting, including employment selection processes
* LEDS Certification
** Transferable skills:
** Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
* A completed online application using Workday showing how you meet the qualifications.
* Attach a document that responds to the following three (3) questions:  
1. Tell us how your education and work experience relates to the role of a background investigator.  
2. This work involves preparing comprehensive narrative reports to summarize a thorough investigation. Please describe your report writing experience, including the type of information gathered, how you obtained the information, and format of the final report.  
3. Tell us about your experience preparing for and conducting interviews. Explain the purpose of the interview(s) and include any experience involving sensitive information or subjects who are reluctant to participate.
* Responses to any and all electronic questionnaires/tasks sent to you after submitting your online application. Applications with unfinished questionnaires will be considered incomplete and will be inactivated from the process.
* Veteran Preference: if you are interested in requesting veterans’ preference, please be prepared to submit your DD214 and veteran disability verification forms electronically when specifically requested during the online application process.
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* *** Please contact the recruiter as soon as possible if you experience any complications when applying.
*** The application should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
* Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
* Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.  
* You must complete these tasks or actions in order for us to accept your application.
** Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
* ** Internal Candidates:
** After you have hit “submit” on your application, check your Workday inbox and complete all questionnaires, including Veterans Preference Questionnaire, prior to the Final date to receive applications. The Veterans Preference questionnaire is required for ALL internal candidates, regardless of Veteran status. Don’t forget to refresh your inbox to make sure everything is completed.
** Certain questionnaires must be completed before applications are even received by HR**.
* Initial review of minimum and preferred…