Background Investigator

Must be retired (or resigned) sworn officer in good standing.

Employment Type

This is a consultant opportunity and the successful applicant will be considered as such not as an employee to the Durham Regional Police Service.

Vacancies

Vacancies: 1

Civilian Posting

The background investigator will complete a full investigation of each candidate including but not limited to reference checks, home and workplace visits, or any other research required to conduct a full investigation regarding the character and background of candidates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confirm employment history information and other relevant details they supplied during the recruiting process.

• Contact other Police services that the applicant may have applied to for the purpose of confirming information.

• Confirm validity of all applicant documentation; such as OACP Certificate, First Aid and CPR

certification.

• Take and maintain extensive notes on each applicant throughout the background investigation

process. May be required to share notes with other Police services, while maintaining compliance with the Constable Selection System (CSS).

• Conduct in-person and/or telephone interviews of applicant's current and past employment, as well as personal and educational references utilizing the accepted interview format templates as per the CSS.

• Schedule and conduct applicant home visits

• Complete a comprehensive written file synopsis based on all in-person and telephone interview notes, file review, or any other information upon conclusion of all background investigations.

• Perform other duties as assigned, which are related to the background investigation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Must be retired (or resigned) sworn officer in good standing.

• Minimum ten (10) years' experience as a Police Officer within the province of Ontario

• Minimum two (2) years investigative experience as a Police Officer within the province of Ontario

• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario driver's license

• Ability to complete applicant file synopsis reports as per deadlines set by the supervisors

• Ability and flexibility to travel outside Durham Region

• Must have access to vehicle, cell phone, and email

• Proficient in Microsoft Word

• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion with confidential information

• Proficient with social media channels

• A successful completion of a security clearance

Hours

Hours of work to be arranged with Sergeant, Recruiting.

Salary Level

$35.00/ hour to a maximum of 25 hours per investigative background. Background investigators will be hired as a consultant and required to incorporate themselves for the purposes of

employment. All background investigators will be employed under a service contract and would be required to have the following:

• Current registered business number and an HST registration number prior to commencement of

employment.

• Proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance (approx. 2 million based on consultant's wages), to cover any damages for third party damage or destruction.

• Professional Liability Insurance, to cover incorrect information, any law suits or breach of privacy (min. $500,000).

• Personal Liability Insurance, (1 million) to cover any personal injury to Consultant.

Selection

Selection will consist of a review of past performance, skills, abilities and suitability.

Note: If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources contact on the posting. Appropriate assistance will be provided pursuant to the Service's Accessibility directive.

How to Apply

For direct consideration, applicants must apply online by uploading a cover letter, resume, and certificate proving required education/training. Scan all required documents as one (1) pdf.file and upload when resume is requested. Human Resources is unable to accept e-mail, FAX, or in-person applications. Durham Regional Police is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

Contact

Applications for the above position will be accepted until 1600 hours on the closing date of this posting. Questions may be directed to jobpostings@drps.ca