Overview

Position Title:Background Investigator

Company:City Of Coral Gables Fl

Location:City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Description:

The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Part-Time Background Investigator. The City has a population of 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America’s Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America’s sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.

Responsibilities:

  • The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
  • Under the supervision of the Professional Standards Division sergeant, conducts thorough background investigations of applicants as assigned, including but not limited to, neighborhood checks, reference checks, employment history checks, and criminal history checks.
  • Prepares appropriate forms and reports detailing the findings of assigned investigations.
  • Conforms to all regulations, policies, procedures, and safety rules.
  • Work out of the Coral Gables Police Department Monday thru Thursday, 7.25 hours per day during daytime hours; Some evenings and weekends.
  • At times, travel to other cities may be required based on investigation.
  • Performs other related tasks as required.

Requirements:

  • Associates degree from a U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited college or university.
  • Strong writing ability and skilled in public speaking.  Experienced using Microsoft Word.
  • Law enforcement or Analytical experience preferred.
  • Must pass a background investigation (to include Polygraph Exam).
  • Must have a Florida driver’s license.
  • A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.