About Our Job

Who We Are

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is an independent agency overseen by a Board of Commissioners and governed by the City Charter and Commission rules. We value integrity, collaboration, transparency, efficiency and equity.

We are responsible for administering the testing process for entry-level and promotional positions to the Classified Service within the Denver Police and Fire Departments, policy administration, and hearing disciplinary appeals of classified members.

What We Offer

This is an on-call remote work position, working no more than 39 hours per week, and is not eligible for benefits.

Pay: $33.00 per hour

What You’ll Do

The On-call Investigations Technician will conduct pre-employment interviews, retrieve records, conduct research and prepare background investigation reports in compliance with Commission rules, City Charter, relevant Federal, State and Local laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Americans with Disabilities Act on entry-level and lateral Police Officer, Firefighter, and Emergency Medical Technician applicants for the Denver Police and Fire Departments.

• Conduct interviews with applicants, employers, family members, friends and associates
• Complete record research with law enforcement agencies, courts and educational institutes to verify information and identify inconsistencies and potential issues
• Obtain signed releases, waivers and supporting documents
• Compile information in a clear and concise report that helps determine employment suitability through a standardized reporting format
• Interact with team leader & administration staff for assignments, information and to ensure compliance with relevant rules and policies
• Meet quality, timeliness, and production metrics for all work assigned in a time sensitive setting
• Additional duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may be modified as necessary to meet business objectives.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have prior investigative experience and be familiar with Public Safety hiring requirements. Have the ability to manage sensitive information with integrity, sound judgement, discretion, and objectivity. Possess strong organization skills and keen attention to detail. Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on strong writing abilities. Be able to work independently, manage timeliness, and prioritize caseload.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of previous pre-employment background investigation experience preferred.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education or experience may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

VL2368 Investigations Technician

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Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$27.24 - $42.22

Target Pay

Agency

Civil Service Commission

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