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Licenses or Certifications:

The Recruiting Background Officer serves as the point of contact for applicants who are undergoing a background investigation as part of their application to the Austin Police Department. Their primary function is to verify and cross-reference the information provided by the applicant by running record checks with local municipal and county agencies where applicants have lived and worked, contact personal references, and verify employment history to make a recommendation on whether or not to hire the applicant.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned: Investigates personal background of candidates for employment with the Austin Police Department. Review submitted electronic background history statement and supporting documents from applicant for completeness and accuracy; and to check for omissions, errors, inconsistencies, and falsifications. Communicate with applicants to discuss the background investigative process. Obtain and review offense reports, witness statements, credit reports, and other documents to determine if the candidate has the appropriate background to become a police officer. Identify, locate, and interview independent witnesses to the character and personal history of the candidate. Develop secondary references and make additional inquires to assist in determining credibility of information obtained.

City of Austin Application:

A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

A resume must be submitted to be considered for this position, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match your online application.

CBI :

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Investigates personal background of candidates for employment with the Austin Police Department.

• Review submitted electronic background history statement and supporting documents from applicant for completeness and accuracy; and to check for omissions, errors, inconsistencies, and falsifications.

• Communicate with applicants to discuss the background investigative process.

• Obtain and review offense reports, witness statements, credit reports, and other documents to determine if the candidate has the appropriate background to become a police officer.

• Identify, locate, and interview independent witnesses to the character and personal history of the candidate.

• Develop secondary references and make additional inquires to assist in determining credibility of information obtained.

• Compile an electronic background investigative packet to include a detailed summary of information found during the investigative process.

• Obtain and review applicant records from the FBI, Texas DPS, and county and municipal law enforcement agencies in accordance with TCOLE and Department policy.

• Update and document any changes in applicant status and/or changes to applicant Background History Statement.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.