Job Description

Job Summary

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications
This is an in-person position and is not eligible for remote work. This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, 8:00am \xe2\x80\x93 5:00pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt. Conducts and coordinates pre-employment background investigations for the El Paso County Sheriff\'s Office.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Reviews completed applicant personal history statements and Truth Verification pre-applications for accuracy, inconsistencies, omissions, and falsifications.
• Obtains and reviews criminal justice records, credit reports, and traffic histories.
• Conducts telephone and personal interviews to verify employment, residential, military service, references, education, and organizational affiliations.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal verbal communication skills required to discuss matters which are of a sensitive and sometimes of an inflammatory nature with candidates and others contacted during the course of an investigation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• Must possess ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, have excellent organizational skills, be responsible, have the ability to multi-task, make decisions under stress, and meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to provide accurate information and possess a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with EPSO staff, other County personnel, agencies, and the public.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills involving topics that are of a sensitive and sometimes inflammatory nature.
• Knowledge of computers, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs. Ability to use standard office equipment, including computer, telephone, fax machine, and copier.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree in criminal justice or related field.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver\'s license.
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.

Pre- Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Work Conditions
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment; some travel required.