Comprehensive Background Check Analyst I (#MDMC01)
$40,446.00 Yearly Min / $50,558.00 Yearly Mid / $60,670.00 Yearly Max

Comprehensive Background Check Analyst II (#MDMC02)
$45,798.00 Yearly Min / $57,248.00 Yearly Mid / $68,698.00 Yearly Max

Comprehensive Background Check Supervisor (#MDMC03)
$51,858.00 Yearly Min / $64,822.00 Yearly Mid / $77,786.00 Yearly Max

This class series uses three levels of work in the Health and Human Services Occupational Group, Human Services Occupational series, and is responsible for completing comprehensive background checks and providing due process to individuals seeking direct access to vulnerable populations.

Work includes a comprehensive analysis of criminal history reports, subsequent arrest records, in state and out-of-state abuse and neglect records, sex offender records and other similar reports/data; coordinating with a variety of court, social service, and law enforcement agencies, as well as the State Bureau of Identification and Federal Bureau of Investigation; all to make eligibility determinations for persons with direct access to vulnerable populations at state owned and privately operated facilities, agencies and homes. Background investigations involve the regular interpretation of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Employees provide testimony and documentation during administrative reviews, enforcement conferences, hearings, other appeals and audits. 

Employees also provide ongoing technical assistance, support and direction to state and private employers, agencies and applicants. A significant aspect of work includes performing Child Protection Registry Checks for health care facility, education, school transportation, family visitation center, and hospital employees; persons needing professional licensure; out-of-state - child care persons; and out-of-state foster and adoptive parents and their adult household members.

The Comprehensive Background Check Supervisor, although not part of the career ladder, provide competitive opportunity for movement of employees.     

     

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

This is the full performance level of comprehensive background check analysis work. Employees research and analyze a variety of criminal history details and civil case outcomes to make eligibility determinations for persons with direct access to vulnerable populations at state owned and privately operated facilities, agencies and homes. Work includes participating in the development, implementation and revision of regulations, policies and procedures to ensure continued efficiency and consistent application of state and federal laws pertaining to background checks.

• Reports to a Comprehensive Background Check Supervisor of higher.
• Supervisor reviews work in-progress and assists with prioritization.
• Performs the full range of Essential Functions.
• Consults with higher level staff to increase knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal laws, specified applicable procedures, standards, alternatives and technical practices.
• Contacts are typically with in state and out-of-state criminal justice and social service agencies to resolve routine issues; and with state and private employers, child placing agencies and individuals to provide eligibility determinations and technical guidance. 

The intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSA's listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures pertaining to background checks.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of data collection and analysis to make recommendations.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of caseload management.
• Skill in using automated information systems.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise correspondence and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to navigate the internet and relevant websites to obtain pertinent information.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to a variety of people pertaining to applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to use sound judgement and reach logical conclusions.
• Ability to learn and apply laws, regulations and policies applicable to assigned program area.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

In addition to the above knowledge, skills and abilities above, the Comprehensive Background Check Analyst II requires:

• Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques to gather information.
• Skill in researching, collecting and interpreting data to make recommendations.
• Skill in managing a complex caseload.
• Ability to resolve challenges independently and escalate as appropriate.
• Ability to write clear, concise and accurate eligibility determinations, findings and/or reports on a variety of data.
• Ability to handle issues and concerns tactfully and thoroughly.

In addition to the above knowledge, skills and abilities above, the Comprehensive Background Check Supervisor requires:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development.
• Knowledge of department goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of investigative procedures as it applies to comprehensive background check operations.
• Knowledge of planning, directing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive background operations.
• Skill in ensuring compliance of background check operations with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Skill in report writing.
• Ability to set unit priorities, performance standards and monitor outcomes.
• Ability to provide professional development to staff.
• Ability to analyze new and revised laws, rules and regulations to determine impacts.  

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Two years of experience in performing background check analysis which may include but is not limited to researching and analysis which may include but is not limited to researching and analyzing a variety of data to determine eligibility of individuals seeking access to vulnerable populations in compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
2. Two years of experience interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action.
3. Two years of experience in managing the flow of cases from beginning to completion.