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Criminal Background Examiner
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Job ID
32807
Location
441 4th Street, NW
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Date Opened
07/06/2026
Date Closed
07/16/2026
Minimum Rate
$62,158.00
Maximum Rate
$80,032.00
Target Openings
1
Available Openings
1
Area of Consideration
Open to Public
Agency
Metropolitan Police Department
Grade
09
Bargaining Unit
1_2
Type of Appointment
Career Service - Reg Appt
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General Job Information
There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation's Capital - Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation's residents, but also people from all over the world.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and savings options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits
Services Bureau (TASB), Records Division. The Records Division maintains and provides police records and background checks to the public, local government agencies, and the criminal justice community. The incumbent of this position conducts background investigations and processes court ordered expungements, sealings and set-asides of a conviction.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Independently conducting thorough background investigations for various Federal and District government entities, as well as individuals applying for a firearm registration or concealed carry license.
Receiving, documenting and processing payments for documentation requests.
Obtaining and delivering subpoenas and FOIA requests to the appropriate authority.
Processes all litigation holds for records and updates for computerized criminal history records
Reviews and deletes detention journals.
Processing court orders for expungements, sealings and set-asides of a conviction.
Serving as computerized criminal history agency point of contact with FBI.
Retrieving internal record requests from external storage sites.
Maintaining confidentiality of all information.
Providing on-the-job instruction to new or less experienced civilian or sworn personnel.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
The incumbent must showcase capacity to be able to assume the role and responsibilities of Tier 2 functions which include the following:
Qualifications, Education, and Work Experience
Proficiency in relevant criminal justice applications to include, but not limited to, WALES, RMS, Columbo, JUSTIS, PRISM, and Linx
A comprehensive knowledge of D.C. Criminal Codes for firearm registration and licensing, and requirements to be licensed.
A comprehensive knowledge of the Criminal Record Sealing Act, Uniform Crime Reporting procedures to conduct examination of documents.
A knowledge of MPD General Orders, Special Orders, Directives, and other departmental procedures and memorandums.
A knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and MPD Information Systems.
An ability to operate a computer to perform data entries, searches, and print functions.
An ability to provide excellent customer service to people of diverse backgrounds with tact, professionalism, and courtesy.
Education
High School Diploma or its equivalent is required.
Work Experience
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-08 grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from the public or private sector. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to providing excellent customer service through in-person requests, telephone calls, voicemail, email, and regular mail; understanding D.C. Criminal Codes for firearm registration and licensing; knowledge of Criminal Record Sealing Act and Uniform Crime Reporting procedures to examine documents; experience operating a computer to perform data entries, searches, and print functions, using a variety of software application programs; experience conducting background investigations; and ability to prepare records, correspondence and reports.
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements
Not applicable.
Work Environment
The work requires periods of standing while processing applicants and sitting to review data and update information in desktop computers. Bending is required to retrieve and file reports. Work is performed in an office setting. May be required to travel to various DC Government agencies to conduct criminal history background checks.
Other Significant Factors
Promotion Potential:
No Known Promotion Potential
Collective Bargaining Unit
This Criminal Background Examiner position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions.
Position Suitability:
This position is deemed as "Security Sensitive" pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening and criminal background check (pre-employment and periodic), individuals may be subject to the following checks and tests:
a. Traffic record check (as applicable);
b. Pre-employment drug and alcohol test (as applicable);
c. Consumer credit check (as applicable);
d. Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
e. Random drug and alcohol test;
f. Return to duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test; and
g. Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
Due to the sensitive nature of work performed within the Metropolitan Police Department, all selected candidates must undergo and successfully complete and enhanced background investigation, including criminal history and credit checks, as a condition of employment.
Residency Preference
Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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