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Public Safety Background Investigator

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Public Safety Background Investigator

Salary

$55,789.55 - $92,981.62 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (FJ19), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

25-01006

Department

Police

Opening Date

05/10/2025

Closing Date

5/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S20

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

This position manages all facets of the operations of the concealed weapons unit. This includes operating the following computers and software: Virginia Criminal Information Network VCIN), National Criminal Information Network (NCIN), current police records management system, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, and Microsoft Business Suite, ATF E-Trace, department Intra-net programs. Reviews and processes concealed handgun permit applications, conducts e-trace, and criminal records checks on people and firearms. Must have a working knowledge of the Police Report Writing Manual, General Orders (GOs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Conducts background investigations and prepare written police investigation reports. This position is in office work and may utilize virtual platforms for training, roll calls, and meetings.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

+ Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement investigative principles and interview techniques;

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of Public Safety departmental procedures;

+ Knowledge of statistical methods;

+ Knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws;

+ Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and written form;

+ Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and to prepare related reports and recommendations;

+ Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;

+ Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience) (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)

An associate's degree with major course work in Human Resources, Police Science or related field;

Plus 3 years' experience in investigations or law enforcement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

+ Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and to prepare related reports and recommendations.

+ Knowledge with eTrace, Linx-Law Enforcement Information Exchange, and be able to attend full court.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

+ Driver's License (Required)

+ VCIN -VA Criminal Information Network-Required upon appointment and recertify every 12 months

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, and polygraph exam to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment; to operate devices with tablet technologies; speak clearly and articulate facts; read, analyze and understand legal writings, documents; and to sit for long periods of time. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] . EEO/AA/TTY.

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