AS-NEEDED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR TRAINEE (ADMIN INTERN II)

City of Los Angeles
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA Intern
POSTED ON 3/16/2023 CLOSED ON 4/14/2023

Job Posting for AS-NEEDED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR TRAINEE (ADMIN INTERN II) at City of Los Angeles

SALARY

$24.55 per hour
 
*as of 01/29/2023

 

DUTIES

A Background Investigator Trainee is a civilian employee who conducts and compiles personal and professional background investigations for public safety candidates by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate’s family, and personal references; prepares reports on findings; makes recommendations as to background findings; and performs other related duties.
 

  1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field; and
  2. Five years of post-degree work experience.

 

PROCESS NOTES

  1. Applicants with experience using social media for investigative purposes are preferred.
  2. A valid California Driver’s license is required and must be maintained through the course of employment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
  3. Prior to appointment, a thorough and comprehensive background investigation will be conducted.
  4. Upon appointment, Background investigator Trainees employed by the Personnel Department may be required to provide an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid in accordance with established rates.
  5. Work location is Downtown Los Angeles. However, Background Investigator Trainees in the course of performing field investigations may be required to drive to areas outside of downtown Los Angeles.
  6. To be considered "post-degree work experience", experience must be gained in paid positions after obtaining a four-year degree. 
  7. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf.

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. When applying on-line, applicants will be instructed to upload their proof of degree.

 

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023.

Applications are subject to review and only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview and writing exercise.

 

NOTES:

  1. This position is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated any time without cause.
  2. Individuals appointed to this position will be required to work on an as-needed basis with a maximum of 900 hours per service year (approximately 15 to 20 hours per week) and no minimum guaranteed number of hours per week or per year. A service year begins on the start date of employment and on each anniversary date thereafter.
  3. Initial appointments are anticipated to be made on a part-time basis. Full-time opportunities may be available in the future, but are not guaranteed.
  4. Candidates who worked as part-time, exempt employees with the City of Los Angeles in the past 12 months may not be eligible for hire.
  5. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
  6. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.


 

 

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

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