Summary
The Boone County Sheriff's Office, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Part-Time Background Investigator.ResponsibilitiesConducts and compiles professional background investigations for candidates and prospective employees by interviewing current and/or previous employers, supervisors, co-wokers, associates, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, family members and personal references; prepares reports on findings; completes detailed and neatly organized background investigation reports; makes recommendations as to background findings; may assist in training and/or leading staff involved in the above work; and performs other related duties as required by direction or assignment.StatusPart-time, non-exempt, non-benefited.Working Hours20 hours per week.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Must be 18 years of age or older.Must not have any felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.Must not have other criminal convictions within the last two (2) years, excluding minor traffic violations.Vision acuity correctable to 20/40 in at least one eye; and possess vision to read a computer screen and printed materials.Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application and a valid Missouri drivers license at time of appointment.Proficient Knowledge Of The English Language, To IncludeGrammar, punctuation, and spelling.Oral and written communication.Reading comprehension.Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
The Boone County Sheriff's Office, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Part-Time Background Investigator.ResponsibilitiesConducts and compiles professional background investigations for candidates and prospective employees by interviewing current and/or previous employers, supervisors, co-wokers, associates, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, family members and personal references; prepares reports on findings; completes detailed and neatly organized background investigation reports; makes recommendations as to background findings; may assist in training and/or leading staff involved in the above work; and performs other related duties as required by direction or assignment.StatusPart-time, non-exempt, non-benefited.Working Hours20 hours per week.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Must be 18 years of age or older.Must not have any felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.Must not have other criminal convictions within the last two (2) years, excluding minor traffic violations.Vision acuity correctable to 20/40 in at least one eye; and possess vision to read a computer screen and printed materials.Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application and a valid Missouri drivers license at time of appointment.Proficient Knowledge Of The English Language, To IncludeGrammar, punctuation, and spelling.Oral and written communication.Reading comprehension.Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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