Background Investigator (Administrator I)

Open Until Filled

EXECUTIVE SERVICE

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and - most importantly - our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: The Background Investigator is a civilian employee responsible for conducting background investigations on applicants seeking employment as entry level police officers, lateral police officers, police cadets, police dispatchers, and select civilian positions within the MDTA Police. In addition to conducting background investigations, the Background Investigator will assist the Police Recruitment Unit with events and select recruitment efforts.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtains personal and professional information about applicants from the applicants' neighbors, co-workers, family members, school officials, employers, supervisors, etc. by conducting interviews and reference checks;
• Assembles all pertinent information and prepares a detailed summary of the investigation reports;
• Ensures compliance with the MDTA Police Directives Manual, Recruitment Unit Standard Operating Procedures, the Transportation Service Human Resources System (TSHRS) policy and the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC);
• Coordinates and processes all background investigation requests as directed by the MDTA Police supervision;
• Utilizes various databases and resources such as Maryland Electronic Telecommunications and Enforcement Resource System (METERS), Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LINX), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Maryland Case Search, Credit Monitoring Institutes, social media sites, etc. during the research and retrieval of an applicant's background information;
• Fingerprints applicants and submits their fingerprints to the Maryland CJIS Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for the purpose of obtaining criminal history reports.

This position will report directly to the Police Recruitment Section Manager. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore County, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position. This work requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds in order to carry files, fingerprint machine and accessories, recruitment event supplies, and other necessary items.

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based on start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. **One year of this experience must include conducting investigative interviews.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strong communication/people skills
• Experience in law enforcement databases
• Experience in the Electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH) background software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge in law enforcement and court proceedings
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, coordinate complex schedules and meet deadlines
• Two years of experience working in the Federal Government

Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.

The employing administration may require employees to satisfy its agency training, and certification program requirements to obtain and maintain permanent status in this position.

During the probationary period, the employee will be required to obtain and maintain certifications and authorizations for the following:

• Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Fingerprint Certification
• Authorization to utilize various databases to include METERS, LINX, CJIS, etc.
• Completion of a background investigation course specializing in the processing of police applicants.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

All applications must be received by 05/22/2025.
NOTES:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy, including possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application, you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application for the position in which you are applying.

The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa currently due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711).