Program/Dept: Background Screening Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing Criminal/Civil Background Screenings and Diligent Search in accordance with Chapters 39, 65, 435 and Department of Children and Families Policy.

Essential Functions:

• Performs Criminal/Civil Background Searches in accordance with Chapters 39, 65, 435, and Department of Children and Families Policy.
• Responsible for intake and tracking of Criminal/Civil research and results with extreme accuracy.
• Determines the screening level requirements for each of the 10 individual types of requests based on type, case manager contact, Department of Children and Families policy & FL Statutes.
• Evaluates each case and based on findings, determine Permanent, 5 Year limit, disqualifying and non-disqualifying offenses.
• Disseminates individuals criminal history by interpreting FCIC, JJIS/DJJ, CJIS, arrest reports and Court dockets, being fully versed in legal acronyms/abbreviations pertaining to Florida statute.
• Uses informed judgment skills in determining additional criminal resources needed for research, based on information gathered for specific cases.
• Contacts county, state, national & international law enforcement divisions to discuss and obtain the appropriate information, when clarification of criminal charges, adjudication or court docket progress is needed.
• Presents all findings with required documentation to requestors by comprehensibly explaining criminal/abuse charges, legal court dockets & probation history as necessary.
• Qualifies applicants for FBI fingerprint submission, scheduling appointments, in Pasco/Pinellas, successfully obtaining the scans via livescan machine and transmitting to the FBI for review.
• Provides findings and substantive reasoning for Disqualified Licensing applicants to Department of Children and Families -Background Screening, for use in Exemption Hearings.
• Supports the projects Quality Assurance function, Quality Assurance data needs, and deadlines for reports and monitoring as they pertain to background screenings.

Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To

• Participate in training and development activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contribution and Impact:

Background checks are vital in order for a child to be placed, adopted, or reunified.

Strategic Value:

This position is instrumental to the placement of children.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.

Experience: Four years computer work experience required. Law or Criminal Justice knowledge preferred.

Ability to:

• Represent self and the organization in a professional manner
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Think and write creatively
• Assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions
• Research, organize and analyze data
• Solve problems and to think through critical, time sensitive issues
• Establish and maintain relationships
• Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization
• Follow through on commitments, projects and responsibilities
• Maintain confidential information

Skills:

• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• Strong follow-up and follow through
• Strong organizational and time management
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word. Experience with PowerPoint

Other Requirements:

• Clear a Level II background screening
• Clear a reference check (professional and personal)
• Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside
• Clear a substance abuse screen
• Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment
• Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Largo, FL 33771: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer work: 4 years (Preferred)
• Law or criminal justice: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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