Administrative Assistant, Senior - Background Investigator (Internal HC applicants only) Job at Hennepin County
The Hennepin County (HC) Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking an Administrative Assistant, Senior - Background Investigator for its Office of Administrative Services division (Access/Background Unit). The person in this position will coordinate and conduct pre-employment background studies for the department as well as for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. In this position you will work to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and organizational policies and procedures. This is including but not limited to Hennepin County Human Resource Rules, Minnesota Government Data Practices Act as well as aligning your work with the Hennepin County Core Values and Levels of Competency.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site located at Brookdale Probation Office, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Suite 300, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 and remote as job duties require. Training will occur mainly through video conference platform and at the Brookdale location which will require reliable transportation. The primary work schedule will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is flexible. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements, hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type :
You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Senior.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Recognize and respect cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate services.
- Conduct comprehensive background studies on conditionally hired employees.
- Conduct criminal record checks and interpret results on contractors, providers, medical staff, and volunteers.
- Interview new hires, previous employers, and references.
- Provide written summary reports for background studies following comprehensive background studies.
- Utilize multiple criminal justice information systems (local, state, and federal databases) as part of the background study process.
- Conduct fingerprinting of new staff and submit fingerprints through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
- Maintain PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) compliance in regard to employment and criminal record checks.
- Perform other administrative projects and duties and projects as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with other business units, leaders and staff.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Eight or more years of experience conducting background employment investigations or in a specialty area related to the position.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, social work or other field appropriate to the position and four or more years of experience conducting background employment investigations or in a specialty area related to the position.
- Access to reliable transportation to travel to worksites throughout Hennepin County.
Nice to have:
- Experience:
- Conducting criminal record checks; analyze and interpret results.
- Managing large caseload.
- Researching, reviewing, analyzing, and processing gathered data.
- Conducting interviews of new hires, employers, references, etc.
- Accessing, navigating, and utilizing local, state, and federal databases to obtain information.
- Becoming familiar with Data Practices Laws.
- Professional experience writing and/or preparing reports.
- Knowledge of PREA and its relationship to hiring.
- Ability to:
- Think critically, exercise sound judgment without constant supervision, following high-level process and practice in a multitude of different work functions.
- Work with sensitive and confidential information.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Be tech savvy and successfully learn and properly use a variety of digital platforms (to include internal client management systems, Microsoft products, Adobe, SharePoint).
- Recognize work priorities and deadlines.
- Manage projects within a team environment and independently.
- Work independently.
- Contribute to an inclusive and diverse workplace.
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .
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