Background Investigator

EXECUTIVE SERVICE

(*This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.*)

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and - most importantly - our employees to achieve these goals.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must apply online at**https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd/jobs/4889326/background-investigator-administrator-i**

Nature Of Work

The Background Investigator is a civilian employee responsible for conducting background investigations on applicants seeking employment as entry level police officers, lateral police officers, police cadets, police dispatchers, and select civilian positions within the MDTA Police. In addition to conducting background investigations, the Background Investigator will assist the Police Recruitment Unit with events and select recruitment efforts.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtains personal and professional information about applicants from the applicants' neighbors, co-workers, family members, school officials, employers, supervisors, etc. by conducting interviews and reference checks;
• Assembles all pertinent information and prepares a detailed summary of the investigation reports;
• Ensures compliance with the MDTA Police Directives Manual, Recruitment Unit Standard Operating Procedures, the Transportation Service Human Resources System (TSHRS) policy and the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC);
• Coordinates and processes all background investigation requests as directed by the MDTA Police supervision;
• Utilizes various databases and resources such as Maryland Electronic Telecommunications and Enforcement Resource System (METERS), Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LINX), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Maryland Case Search, Credit Monitoring Institutes, social media sites, etc. during the research and retrieval of an applicant's background information;
• Fingerprints applicants and submits their fingerprints to the Maryland CJIS Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for the purpose of obtaining criminal history reports.
  
  

This position will report directly to the

Police

Recruitment Section Manager.The current vacancy is located in

Baltimore County, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position. This work requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds in order to carry files, fingerprint machine and accessories, recruitment event supplies, and other necessary items.

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based on start date.

## Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience

Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

• One year of this experience must include conducting investigative interviews.*
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following

• Strong communication/people skills
• Experience in law enforcement databases
• Experience in the Electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH) background software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge in law enforcement and co rt proceedings
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, coordinate complex schedules and meet deadlines
• Two years of experience working in the Federal Government
  
  

Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.*

If you have held

• more than one (1) position at the same employer*, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
  
  

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
  
  

## Licenses and Certifications

Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.

The employing administration may require employees to satisfy its agency training, and certification program requirements to obtain and maintain permanent status in this position.

During the probationary period, the employee will be required to obtain and maintain certifications and authorizations for the following:

Department of