This 2-day/16-hour course is designed for personnel in Law Enforcement, Dispatch/Communications, Detention/Corrections, Fire, EMS, and other Government Agencies who conduct employment background investigations for safety sensitive positions.
Training is accredited through the NMLEA.
Course Focus:
Background investigative process and understanding of the critical aspects and due diligence for conducting reasonable background investigations on potential employees before they are hired.
Course Topics Include:
Reasons for a Sound Selection, Background & Hiring Process
Legal & Liability Implications
Background Investigative Process
PHIS, Candidate Interview Tactics, Verification of Information
Sources of Information including internet searches and helpful websites
Forms, Checklists, Investigative Reports, and Recordkeeping
Students engage in open discussion, work through case examples and practical exercises throughout the class and receive a comprehensive training manual and digital resources.
