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Major Duties

Under the direction of the Manager of Administrative Services, performs special investigative assignments of a temporary nature. The incumbent coordinates, conducts, and compiles background investigations for candidates under consideration to work within the Police Department. Background investigations for police officers and dispatchers are done in accordance with Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards.

• Performs related duties as designated by the Chief of Police. Conducts and compiles personal and professional background investigations for public safety candidates by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate’s family, and personal references.
• Prepares reports on findings; addresses consequential matters, makes decisions and recommendations as to background findings; represents the department, provides consultative advice to management, and resolving significant issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Completion of a POST-certified, 32hr. Background Investigations course.
• Five years of full-time paid experience within the last ten years as a California peace officer that includes experience in background investigations for employment, internal affairs, or in-depth investigations of criminal matters.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• This position will require the following competencies: judgment and decision making, attention to detail, fact finding, written communication, and job knowledge.
• Knowledge of confidentiality laws such as Officer Bill of Rights, ADA, HIPAA and principles and practices as they apply to personnel records and handling requests for information to ensure the integrity and privacy of candidates’ background investigation files.
• Interviewing techniques; investigative techniques and concepts of background investigations.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: Special Consultant
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: up to $45.00 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $16.00 - $156.25 per hour.
• HOURS: Hourly/Intermittent; up to 20 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.   When deemed necessary, local and long-distance travel will be required to conduct interviews, review employment records, legal history, verify residential history, and follow-up on investigative leads within the scope of a background investigation.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• The position is currently hybrid (1 day in office, 4 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Special Consultant POOL. Applications for these positions will be accepted continuously through June 30, 2025 or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan).
• A comprehensive POST backgrounds check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.