Background Investigator
Job Opening ID #: 221473 Location: Olathe / Johnson County
Job Posting Closes: Open Until Closed
Kansas Highway Patrol www.KHPJobs.org
About the Position:
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Who can apply: Anyone (External)
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full/Part-time: Part-Time
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Work Schedule: Varies
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
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Veteran’s Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
Employment Benefits:
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Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
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Sick & Vacation leave
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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
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Fitness Centers in select locations
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Kansas Highway Patrol has both KPERS and KP&F eligible positions. If you have retired, you will have a waiting period before you can go back to work for a KPERS/ KP&F employer.
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Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary: Investigator will communicate with the candidate for employment, to set up a meeting to go over the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). The Investigator reviews the candidate's completed Personal History Questionnaire in person, checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion of the PHQ. Investigator has the candidate execute all the necessary release and authorization forms. Verification of documents such as birth certificate, social security card, driver's license, high school diploma, DD-214, etc.
In preparation of the investigation, the investigator obtains and reviews arrest reports, NCIC reports, candidate reference questionnaires, polygraphs, social media reports, Kansas CPOST, and other relevant documents to determine candidate's suitability for employment on the Kansas Highway Patrol.
A substantial part of the background investigation process consists of the investigator making contact with a wide variety of individuals, including the candidates and their relatives, references, acquaintances, teachers, neighbors, current/past employers, military acquaintances and others. Investigators will make every effort to thoroughly interview individuals in person or through other available means if unavoidable. The investigator writes complete, detailed statements of these interviews.
From information gathered the investigator appropriately summarizes each area of the background investigation. The investigator clearly and defensibly documents the investigative work. The background investigator will clearly address all required areas of inquiry as they relate to the background investigation. The investigator will compile required documentation necessary to complete a thorough and complete impartial investigation, using relevant documentation and prepare an investigator recommendation for employment.
For a full position description email request to [email protected] , please include the Job ID #.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver’s License.
Minimum Requirements: Must have five years experience as a certified law enforcement officer. Must have a minimum of three years of investigations for employment or criminal investigations.
Preferred Qualifications: Must have ability to: complete an approved background investigation course as soon as possible upon new hire; Read, comprehend, and interpret detailed, complex written material; Prepare clear, concise, and well-written reports, as well as manage time necessary for a timely completion Must have interpersonal skills and knowledge to effectively communicate with people on a daily basis. Must have a firm knowledge of appropriate investigative techniques to insure a true reflections of the applicant's background. Must have the ability to listen to responses of questions asked and develop follow-up questions in order to clarify responses or conflicting statements. Must have the ability to remain objective and have principles and practices of confidentiality established in order to recognize actions that may compromise the integrity of the investigation. Must have the knowledge of standards set forth by Kansas CPOST.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must submit to and pass a thorough background check including fingerprints.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, stretch, twist, reach out with body, arms and legs; listen, comprehend, respond, speak clearly and concisely in writing, in person, and on the telephone, in person, and on the telephone; drive, sit for long periods of time, move in confined areas, and perform repetitive motions with one or more extremity.
Persons applying for positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation, fingerprints, and/or drug screening.
Recruiter Contact Information:
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
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Transcripts
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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Resume
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Cover Letter (Optional)
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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to [email protected] , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
