Background Investigator/Recruiter
Pierce County Sheriff’S Department
Tacoma, Wa
I recruited conducted background investigations on most of the twenty-seven different job classifications within the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. I led in person investigative interviews of applicants for the purpose of determining suitability of employment with a law enforcement agency. It was essential to be aware of verbal and nonverbal indicators of truthfulness such as facial expression, voice tone, gesture, body movement, and posture. References provided by the applicant would be interviewed in person, email, or telephone. It was my responsibility to gather secondary references by verifying, and analyzing; personal, professional, financial, educational documents and certificates. Furthermore, I gathered government records from jurisdictions from which the applicant resided. There was great value in open sources and social media for verification on inconsistencies. I also coordinated a hiring time line by scheduling numerous candidate meetings such as the pre-oral board, oral board, psychology test, polygraph, medical clearance and conditional offer of employment. I had to analyze my investigative results and draw logical and objective conclusions. It was important to maintain a disciplined schedule and work with limited assistance. My final recommendation was delivered verbally to several members of the hiring unit, to include the Chief, as well as in concise detailed written report of my analysis.