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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

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LOS ANGELES CITY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
700 E. TEMPLE STREET
LOS ANGELES 90012
(213) 847-8118
Thomas.Ward@LACity.org
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
1215-30300
32/IV

 

THIS BASIC BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION COURSE IS A CORE COURSE WHICH TEACHES PARTICIPANTS FEDERAL AND STATE FAIR EMPLOYMENT LAWS, POST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS USED TO EVALUATE A CANDIDATE'S SUITABILITY. THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR, JOB DIMENSIONS AND TRAITS, AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUCNTIONS. ATTENDEES WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AS WELL AS THE BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF DEVICES FOR THE DETECTION OF DECEPTION, PRE-EMPL OYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, PRE-EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWING, AND KNOWLEDGE OF HOW AND WHEN TO DOCUMENT A PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 3
     
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
11515 SO. COLIMA RD., BL F-106
WHITTIER 90604
(562)946-7059
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
1820-30340
32/IV

 

DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATORS WITH THE REASONS FOR APPLICANT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS, THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS ROLE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS, THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, BACKGROUND INTERVIEW, SOURCES OF I NFORMATION, AND PREPARING THE INVESTIGATION REPORT.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 3
     
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.
3423 DAVIS AVENUE, DEPT. A
RIVERSIDE 92518
(951)486-2800
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
2200-30340
36/IV

 

DESIGNED FOR PERSONNEL WHO CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS.
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 4
     
SACRAMENTO REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRNG. CENTER
5146 ARNOLD AVE.
MC CLELLAN CA 95652
(916)570-5000
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
2970-30340
32/IV

 

DESIGNED FOR PERSONNEL WHO CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS. $86.00 MATERIALS FEE - NON-POST REIMBURSABLE. VARIABLE FORMAT: 32-40 HRS.
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 6
     
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE PUBLIC SAFETY TRNG CENTER
5743 SKYLANE BLVD
WINDSOR 95492
(707)837-8843
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
2980-30340
32/IV

 

DESIGNED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WHO CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS. $64 - NON-POST REIMBURSABLE. FORMAT: 32 HRS.
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 8
     
SOUTH BAY REGIONAL TRAINING CONSORTIUM
3095 YERBA BUENA ROAD
SAN JOSE 95135
(408)270-6458
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
2540-30340
40/IV

 

DESIGNED FOR PERSONNEL WHO CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS. VARIABLE FORMAT 36 OR 40 HOURS. STUDENT FEES VARY BY FORMAT
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 12
     
STATE CENTER REG TRNG FACILITY FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
1101 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FRESNO 93741
(559)442-8277
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
3550-30340
32/IV

 

PROVIDES BASIC TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTION PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS OF PEACE OFFICER AND PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER CANDIDATES. ADDRESSES THE ROLE OF THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR IN THE SELECTION PROCESS, LEGAL ASPECTS OF PRE-E MPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS, INTERVIEW SKILLS, SOURCES OF INFO, AND REPORT PREPARATION. FEES: REGISTRATION $11.00, MATERIALS $48.00.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 5
     
SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
P.O. BOX 977
TWIN BRIDGES 957350977
(530)659-7251
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
5010-30340
32/NA

 

THIS BASIC BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS CLASS IS A CORE COURSE WHICH TEACHES PARTICIPANTS TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND FEDERAL AND STATE FAIR EMPLOYMENT LAWS, POST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, FACTORS USED TO EVALUATE A CANDIDATE'S SUITABILITY, THE ROLE AND RESPONSIB ILITIES OF THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR, JOB DIMENSIONS AND JOB TRAITS, ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS; PLUS THE PARTICIPANTS WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AS WELL AS THE BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF DEVICES FOR DETECTION O F DECEPTION, PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, PRE-EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS, AND KNOWLEDGE OF HOW AND WHY TO DOCUMENT A THOROUGH PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 4

 

 

 

 
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