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Background Investigator (Part Time)

Job Details:

  • Emergency Services
  • Washington County
Deadline: 05/28/2026 04:00 PM

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:Background Investigator (Part Time)GRADE:10/Step 6
DEPARTMENT:Division of Emergency ServicesFLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:Programs Administrator  

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

This is a part-time non-sworn position responsible for conducting background investigations of applicants to determine suitability of employment for the Washington County Division of Emergency Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. The County reserves the right to amend or deviate from this job description if it is in the best interest of the County’s Office.

  1. Conduct pre-employment background investigations of prospective employees in accordance with agency policies, applicable laws and procedural requirements.
  2. Contacts and conducts investigative interviews of applicants, applicant’s personal references and applicant employment references.
  3. Gathers and reviews personal, professional, financial, and educational documents to obtain and verify information.
  4. Research and obtain through professional databases and information systems to verify information and determine if any inconsistencies occur related to the applicant’s supplied information.
  5. Prepare letters, reports and written summary of finds from the background investigation.
  6. Confer with the County and Division Command Staff and/or designees to report the findings of the final background investigation.
  7. Attend any training relevant to the legal requirements of background investigations and hiring processes of applicants.
  8. May be required to travel to interview sources, gather information and verify information.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    1. Have a strong understanding and knowledge of customer service.
    2. Ability to multi-task and work independently without supervision.
    3. Excellent communications skills.
    4. Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with government officials, co-workers, contractors, media representatives and the public.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    1. High School Graduate or equivalent.
    2. Minimum of 21 years of age at time of hire.
    3. Minimum of 2 years of police or law enforcement experience.
    4. Ability to work with sensitive/confidential information and the ability to maintain confidentiality of such information.
    5. Possession of a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
    6. Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation including (but not limited to) a physical examination, drug screening and a polygraph or other truth verification examination.
    7. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States at time of employment.
    8. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a county vehicle when required.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defines by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing and pulling.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Possession of a valid Maryland Driver’s License or other states equivalent.
    2. Required to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as needed and required.
    3. This position is subject to random drug testing.
    4. The probationary period for this position is 6 months.

    Revised: 12/2023

    Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

    DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

    Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

    Ready to get started? Apply for the Background Investigator (Part Time) position now!

    Standard Employment Application
    Job Information

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    Job Application Information

    Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability.

    INSTRUCTIONS: Applications are only accepted for posted positions. All applicants must provide a complete application for each position.

    For more information contact:
    WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
    100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300
    HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
    Telephone: (240) 313-2350
    Fax: (240)-203-6355
    Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay

    Applicant Information

    General Questions

    If you have been employed with Washington County:

    Driving Record

    Education & Training

    If you have a GED:
    Colleges Attended
    Other Training (including business, trade, military, etc.)

    General Information

    INSTRUCTIONS: The information listed below must be completed by all applicants. Failure to complete this information truthfully may result in disqualification from consideration for County employment. Affirmative responses to these questions will not automatically exclude you from employment consideration. Applicants may attach additional sheets if necessary:

    Employment & Training

    Employer 1

    Employer 2

    Employer 3

    Employment References

    Each applicant is required to provide 3 references

    Pre Employment Statement

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
    READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING FORM

    I certify that, if employed, I will produce documents to establish that I am legally able to work in the United States. I understand that a final employment offer is contingent upon completion of INS Form I-9 and receipt of acceptable documentation at the time of hire.

    In the event that I am provided a conditional offer of employment, I consent to taking an employment physical examination to include an alcohol and drug screen and such future physical examinations as may be lawfully required by the County. I authorize the County to contact my previous employers, if necessary, and obtain employment information from them, and to further investigate the truthfulness of my application, including review of my motor vehicle record and such future periodic review as may be lawfully required by the County.

    I certify that answers given herein are true to the best of my knowledge.

    I understand further that any false answers or statements or misleading omissions made by me on this application, in any interview for employment, in connection with the above mentioned investigation, or in any physical examination shall be sufficient grounds for my rejection as a candidate for employment or for immediate discharge, if discovered after my hiring.

    I AGREE THAT EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY IS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT MEANS THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR THE EMPLOYEE MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATION BY ANY COUNTY OFFICIAL OR SUPERVISOR AND THAT NO PROVISION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, ANY PERSONNEL REGULATION OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATED PRACTICE OR PROCEDURE, ORAL OR WRITTEN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE THE “AT-WILL” NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY.

    “UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE-DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $100.”

    Affirmative Action & Race Information

    APPLICANT DATA RECORD

    Applicants are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability.

    As an employer, we comply with all government regulations and any applicable affirmative action responsibilities.

    Solely to help us comply with any applicable government record keeping, reporting and other legal requirements, please fill out the Affirmative Action Survey below. We appreciate your cooperation.

    This Affirmative Action Survey data, which you provide voluntarily, will be kept separate and confidential from this Application for Employment.

    AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

    Government agencies require periodic reports on the sex, ethnicity, disability, and veteran status of applicants. This data is for analysis and affirmative action only.

    RACE/ETHNIC IDENTIFICATION (Please check all that apply)

    Veteran Identification

    Special Employment Notice to Disabled Veterans, Vietnam Era Veterans, and Individuals with Physical or Mental Handicaps

    Government contractors are subject to 38 USC 2012 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 which requires that they take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals.

    If you are a disabled veteran, or have a physical or mental handicap, you are invited to volunteer this information. This information will be treated as confidential. Failure to provide this information will not jeopardize or adversely affect your consideration for employment.

    FMCSA

    FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

    I hereby provide consent to Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a full query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse ( Clearinghouse) to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse.

    I understand that if the full query conducted by Washington County Board of Commissioners indicates that drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse, FMCSA will not disclose that information to Washington County Board of Commissioners without first obtaining additional specific consent from me.

    I understand that Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct annual limited queries as required by FMCSA.

    I further understand that if I refuse to provide consent for Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse, Washington County Board of Commissioners must prohibit me from performing safety- sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, as required by FMCSA’ s drug and alcohol program regulations.

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