This course will give you the knowledge and skills to conduct objective, thorough and legally sustainable background investigations reflective of the professional standards of your agency.

The training will guide you through the relevant statutes, case laws and administrative regulations surrounding the selection and employment of personnel.  You will learn the impact of federal and state fair employment laws along with issues surrounding sealed and public records, EEOC and ADA issues which impact background investigations, confidentiality, release of information waivers, and more.

We will show you the type of information to expect from a psychological evaluation, proper procedures for drug screening, and techniques for conducting interviews of applicants, references, previous employers, friends and neighbors.  Finally, you will learn how to properly document all of your findings in a comprehensive report in the event of future legal challenges.

You will be required to participate in a practical exercise to demonstrate your ability to conduct a background investigation.

Topics include:
•  Role of the background investigator
•  Legal issues
•  Psychological screening
•  Drug screening
•  Information sources
•  Proper interviewing techniques
•  Factual and objective background reports

Audience:   Law enforcement, human resource and communications personnel who are involved in the investigation and background review process for law enforcement and civilian personnel

Course length:  40 hours