JOB Experienced and highly responsible position requiring technical expertise in investigation, areas of liability, and prevailing laws and guidelines as applied to applicant selection and hiring personnel. Requires good interpersonal skills, self-initiative, sound judgment, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and writing skills. Position requires administering and interpreting pre-employment polygraph examinations. Assignment to this position requires a minimum three (3) year commitment and a three (3) year training agreement if selected as a Polygraph Examiner.
Work is performed under the supervision of the HR Director. Performance is evaluated through observation, results obtained, oral/written reports, and appropriate employee performance appraisals. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Conduct pre-employment background investigations for the Alachua County Sheriff's Office
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Contact previous employers of applicants to assess work quality and habits
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Contact personal references provided by applicant to assess personal habits, past behaviors, and make recommendations for hire
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Contact secondary sources provided through the investigation for applicant information
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Travel to location of applicants’ former and current employers to review applicants’ personnel and disciplinary files to determine past job performance
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Present background findings in a concise, understandable format in a timely manner
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Maintain awareness of, and adhere to, federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and agency policies and procedures which pertain to the gathering, recording, storage, and dispersal of background information
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Abide by the “Law Enforcement and Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Code of Ethics”
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Perform any other duties or special projects as required
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Conduct pre-employment polygraph examination interviews and administer polygraph examinations, if selected as a polygraph examiner
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Analyze and evaluation polygraph examination results and prepare written documentation of findings in a timely manner, if selected as a polygraph examiner
- This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent to the position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and requirements associated with the selection and certification of both law enforcement and correctional personnel
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Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations that impact public personnel selection and administration
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Considerable knowledge of information gathering, interviewing, and interrogation techniques
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Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
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Knowledge of modern investigative methods and techniques as they apply to background investigations
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Knowledge of laws and controlling court/statutory guidelines as they apply to background investigations and applicant selection
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Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, particularly as it applies to job applicants and law enforcement personnel
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Working knowledge of computers and computer applications such as Microsoft Word & Excel
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
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Ability to establish and maintain accurate and orderly files
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Ability to handle confidential information discretely
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency members, the public, and a variety of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, both locally and nationally
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Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and reach closure on projects
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Skilled in dealing with a wide variety of people
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Ability to collect and organize applicant information to provide an accurate picture of past performance and behavior
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Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner
