BACKGROUND CLEARANCE SPECIALIST

Job Description:

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE SPECIALIST

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Clark County Family Services is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Background Clearance Specialist position. This position performs a wide variety of specialized office work including fingerprinting, criminal background queries using various criminal information sources, and related technical or specialized background support work. This role has customer service responsibilities involving interacting with the public and individuals from various backgrounds, in emergent and/or high-stress situations. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience performing background check processes, criminal history checks, fingerprinting, or other related background support work.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

In order to work at the Department of Family Services, employees must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 432B.198 and/or NRS 432B.199.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of full-time general clerical experience, one (1) year of which includes supporting one (1) or more of the following: background investigations, fingerprinting, identity management, or other closely related security functions. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to alcohol solution and physical contact with members of the public.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment, background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note,Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs difficult, complex, technical and/or specialized activities related to background check processes including criminal history checks, fingerprinting, badging, education and employment verifications, etc.
• Professionally greets and assists customers and provides information regarding the identification program.
• Explains laws, rules and regulations; interprets departmental policy and procedures.
• Assists customers with completion of the appropriate forms for specified request.
• Resolves information and documentation discrepancies with customer.
• Accesses NCIC and other criminal history systems and fingerprints applicants using electronic fingerprint equipment in strict compliance with system specifications, applicable laws and departmental policies and procedures.
• Transmits data to appropriate federal agencies in compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Notifies employers, supervisors, staff and others on background clearances and responds to enquiries in person, by email or by telephone.
• Reviews and processes requests for employee access badges, ensures requests are accurate and complete and in accordance with departmental policy.
• May collect fees by cash or credit; keeps appropriate records of all financial transactions.
• May conduct training and oversee the planning, preparation, coordination and the execution of training related to background check processes, security and record keeping.
• Researches and collects information from a variety of sources for the completion of background checks.
• Maintains office files for required documentation in alpha or numeric sequence.
• Files back-up documentation in accordance with record-keeping procedures and applicable laws.
• Communicates verbally and in writing; prepares specialized documents, reports and forms using word processor or computer.
• Operates all standard office equipment.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of the team.
• Assists with compliance audits as required by policy and statute.
• Processes and maintains sensitive security information in reference to confidential Criminal History Records Checks, documents, forms, investigative information and/or Security Threat Assessments (STAs).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks, stamina to stand for sustained periods of time. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$22.33 - $32.96 Hourly