NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Public Safety Background Investigator
FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$57K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Public Safety Background Investigator for the Sheriff's Office in Fairfax County. The role involves conducting thorough background investigations of applicants seeking employment, assisting in recruitment and testing, and preparing recommendations based on findings.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Conducts thorough background investigations through interviews with applicants or related parties
Verifies references, reports, evaluations, and/or other documents in conjunction with the background investigation
Assists in recruiting prospective applicants
Assists in testing and processing applicants
Prepares written recommendations and reviews comprehensive background summaries with supervisor
Qualification
Required
An associate's degree with major course work in Human Resources, Police Science, or related field
3 years' experience in investigations or law enforcement
Must obtain certification as a Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) Operator Level B within 6 months after appointment
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and written form
Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and to prepare related reports and recommendations
Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards
Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement investigative principles and interview techniques
Knowledge of principles and practices of Public Safety departmental procedures
Knowledge of statistical methods
Knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws
Preferred
Three (3) years of employment experience
Experience using law enforcement databases (VCIN, NCIC, Linx) and open-source materials to conduct investigations
Bilingual
Exceptional communication skills
Experience using Microsoft office products and internet research tools
Experience as a law enforcement officer for a local, state, federal agency, or military
Benefits
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Commuter Benefits Accounts
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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