Public Safety Background Investigator | Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office

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Public Safety Background Investigator

Salary$55,789.55 – $92,981.62 Annually

LocationFAIRFAX (FJ23), VA

Job Type   FT Hourly W BN

Job Number    25-00837

Department   Sheriff

Closing Date    5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Announcement

This position serves as a Civilian Background Investigator for the Sheriff’s Office; and is assigned to the Administrative Services Division, Applicant Recruiting & Screening. Conducts background investigations of applicants seeking employment with the Sheriff’s Office. As assigned, assists in applicant recruitment, testing, and initial screening. In depth background investigations of departmental applicants.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.) 

  • Conducts thorough background investigations through interviews with applicants or related parties;
  • Verifies references, reports, evaluations and/or other documents in conjunction with the background investigation;
  • Assists in recruiting prospective applicants;
  • Assists in testing and processing applicants;
  • Prepares written recommendations and reviews comprehensive background summaries with supervisor.

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: (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:

  • Three (3) years of general investigative/employment experience.
  • Experience using law enforcement databases (VCIN, NCIC, Linx, TLO, Wooster) and open- source materials to conduct investigations, bilingual, exceptional communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing,
  • Experience using Microsoft office products and internet research tools.
  • Be eligible to obtain certification as a Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) Operator Level B within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience as a law enforcement officer for a local, state, federal agency, or military.

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