Investigator 1G

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1093/jobpostings/image/20251017052116_New PG Logo.jpg" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="20251017052116_New PG Logo.jpg" data-id="null" data-name="20251017052116_New PG Logo.jpg" alt="20251017052116_New PG Logo.jpg" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1093/jobpostings/image/20251017052116_New PG Logo.jpg" style="width: 147px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><br><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;" data-pasted="true"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><span style=" color: inherit;">Come join our team!</span></strong></p><br><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.</span></p><br><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The <strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Prince</strong><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"> George's County Fire/</strong><span style=" font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Emergency M</strong><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">edical Services Department </strong></span>is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a part-time Background Investigator (Investigator 1G) position<strong style=" font-weight: 700;">, grade G18 </strong>in the <strong>Human Resources </strong><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><span style=" color: inherit;">Division</span></strong><span style=" font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">.</strong></span></span><br><br><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style=" font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><u>About the Position</u></strong><br></span><p style="margin:0in;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color:inherit;">The Fire/EMS Department is seeking a detail-driven part-time Background Investigator to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional—particularly those with a background in law enforcement, military investigations, or public safety screening.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">In this role, you’ll play a critical part in safeguarding the integrity of our hiring process by conducting thorough investigations into candidates applying for high-trust positions for Fire/EMS applicants. Your work directly impacts public safety and ensures that only the most qualified and responsible individuals join our department.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0.05pt 67.25pt 0.0001pt 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><u>About the Agency</u></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0.05pt 67.25pt 0.0001pt 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.<em style=" color: inherit; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><br style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"></strong></em></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li>Gathers/obtains relevant information and data through approved agency techniques/procedures (e.g., interviews, direct observation, on- site field visits, research of records and documents) as part of the investigative process, which will assist in the hiring of qualified applicants</li><li>Notes all pertinent facts and records interview facts.</li><li>Conducts full-scope pre-employment background investigations for firefighter and EMS personnel applicants.</li><li>Review and verifies personal, employment, military, financial, driving, and criminal records.</li><li>Interviews applicants, former employers, references, neighbors, and others to determine character, suitability, and qualifications.</li><li>Compiles detailed investigative reports with findings and recommendations.</li><li>Coordinates with HR, recruiting staff, and command personnel to ensure timely processing.</li><li>Maintains strict confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion.</li><li>Ensures all investigations comply with department policy, local laws, and applicable regulations.</li></ul><undefined><strong><u>Minimum Qualifications</u></strong></undefined><br><br><ul><li><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style=" color: inherit;">Bachelor's Degree in programs involving investigative and social relations skills such as criminology, law enforcement, business, or public administration, one of the social sciences or related fields</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style=" color: inherit;">Must possess a valid driver's license</span><span style=" color: inherit;"><br></span><span style=" color: inherit;"><br></span></p></li></ul><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style=" color: inherit;">An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: inherit;"><strong><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li>Effective oral and written communication</li><li><span style=" color: inherit;">Experience with research methods and report preparation and presentation</span></li><li><span style=" color: inherit;">Experience performing investigations and providing investigatory reports</span></li><li><span style=" color: inherit;">Experience preparing comprehensive narrative reports </span></li><li><span style=" color: inherit;">Previous investigations experience in public safety</span></li><li><span style=" color: inherit;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office</span></li></ul><undefined><br></undefined><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;">EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.</strong></div><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><u>Job Location</u></strong>: 7915 Anchor Street, Landover Hills, MD 20785</p><br><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><u>Conditions of Employment</u></strong><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">:  Upon selection, the candidate must:</strong></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" margin: 0in;">Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. </li><li style=" margin: 0in;">Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.</li><li style=" margin: 0in;">Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.</li></ul><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><ul style=" margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style=" margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.</li></ul></div>

Back to blog
Ads

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...