Recruitment/Posting Title Background Investigators (Part-Time)
Posting Number 25TM0243
Department IPO-Rutgers Police-New Bruns.
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Background Investigator for Rutgers Police.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Review completed background interview forms of public safety candidates with each candidate, checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications, and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion before beginning the initial candidate interview.
- Obtains and reviews records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and State and Municipal law enforcement records, where the candidate has resided to determine if the candidate was a witness, victim, suspect, or perpetrator of any crime; Obtains and reviews reports from credit reporting agencies in order to evaluate candidate’s financial responsibility.
- Obtains and reviews arrest reports, witness statements, discipline, employment records, and other relevant documents to determine candidate compliance with Rutgers University policies and federal and state law as applicable.
- Conducts background investigations by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate’s family, and personal references.
- Makes additional inquiries to assist in determining the credibility of statements.
- Prepare detailed and complete interview statements for each person being interviewed to allow a reviewer to draw reasonable and logical conclusions about the prospective candidates.
- Prepares final background investigation package for presentation to supervision and management by organizing all investigative material in accordance with established procedures.
- Meets regularly with management and/or candidate in order to keep them apprised of the status of the investigation(s).
- Completes background packages for review and final recommendation.
FLSA Nonexempt
Salary Details $24.00 - $34.00/hourly
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status Part Time
Working Hours (per week) 19.5
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Read, comprehend and interpret detailed, complex written material;
- Prepare clear, concise written reports;
- Analyze complex ideas or activities into smaller parts; simultaneously consider numerous facts, perceive patterns and relationships, develop theories about past occurrences based on numerous small bits of information or evidence, compare and interpret information, recognize and examine discrepancies, and draw logical conclusions;
- Manage time sufficient to prioritize and combine investigations when practicable to ensure timely completion;
- Handle several cases at one time;
- Utilize appropriate investigative techniques for the administrative investigation to frame a reflective image of the candidate’s background;
- Communicate and deal tactfully, persuasively, and effectively with coworkers, supervisors, management, and the public;
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity through tact and courtesy when dealing with individuals from various social, cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds;
- Work cooperatively as part of a team;
- Remain calm and focused when interviewing distraught, angry, or combative persons;
- Demonstrate practical interpersonal skills required to discuss matters which are of a sensitive and sometimes inflammatory nature with candidates, supervisors, and management;
- Listen, in person and on the telephone, as required to pay close attention to what is being said and ask follow‐up questions;
- Develop pertinent questions for interviews, perceive when the person being interviewed has not understood, rephrase/clarify questions, follow up on unanswered questions or conflicting statements and keep the interview focused on the material to be covered.
- Positive selection standards and automatic disqualifiers as established by New Jersey Law, Rutgers University Policy, and the Police Training Commission Act;
- Confidentiality laws and issues such as confidentiality of personnel records, handling requests for information on candidates from operating departments, the public, or the media;
- Rationales for confidentiality sufficient to ensure the integrity and personal privacy of the candidate’s background investigation file and all information contained therein;
- Principles and practices of confidentiality sufficient to recognize actions that may compromise the integrity of investigation or investigation file documents; and
- Principles and practices of conducting personnel investigations, including; but not limited to: interview techniques, fingerprinting procedures; criminal history checks, and social media.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior certified law enforcement officer or civilian associated with a law enforcement agency.
- Notary
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Open Date 06/12/2025
Posting Close Date 06/12/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
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