Background Investigator (Professional Staff)
for each heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
- Summary: "Based on experience, our typical hiring range for this position is as follows: Typical Hiring Range $61,996.87 - $70,171.77 / Annual $29.81 - $33.74 / Hourly". This is pay info. So we need a Pay section with that content.
- "WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY" paragraph: about the role? Could be "About the role" or "About the organization". We'll treat as "About the role" maybe. The instruction: use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content.
- "OUR CORE VALUES" paragraph: could be part of About the role or maybe Skills? It's about values. Could be part of About the role.
- "Summary Of Position" paragraph: description of role. That's about the role.
- "Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities" includes "GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES" bullet list (though not bullet but sentences). Then "Essential Duties And Responsibilities" list of duties. Then "Other Job Functions". Then "Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors" list of skills/abilities.
- "Required Qualifications" includes MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and Preferred Qualifications.
- "CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT" includes drug screen, background check, driver license.
- "Selection Process" etc.
- "Expected Duration" etc.
- "Reapplication Process".
- "Physical Demands/Supplemental" includes PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT.
We need to decide which sections to output.
We must include a section only when posting has real specific content for it. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". We have pay specifics, so Pay section.
Schedule: Not explicitly given. There's mention of "Must be able to work flexible hours when needed." and "Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures." No explicit schedule like full-time, part-time, shift. So we should not create Schedule section because no specific schedule given.
Benefits: Not mentioned explicitly. There's mention of being on Top Workplaces USA list, but not specific benefits like health insurance, retirement. So we should not create Benefits section unless explicit. The posting does not list benefits. So skip Benefits.
Skills: We have a list of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors. That could go under Skills section. Also there are general expectations. Could combine.
Requirements: Could be the qualifications (minimum/preferred) and conditions of employment (drug screen, driver license). Could be Requirements.
Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities list.
About the role: Could include working for the city, core values, summary of position.
We need to avoid duplication. Let's extract substantive content.
We'll produce:
About the role
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, the team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. The City’s core values are Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE), guided by servant-based leaders fostering a healthy, family‑oriented culture. Under general supervision, the Police Background Investigator completes background investigations, home visits, personal interviews, and other processes necessary to make hiring recommendations for Police Department positions.
That seems good.
Responsibilities
- Conducts interviews, field investigations, and home visits for applicants.
- Interviews personal and professional references.
- Administers applicant testing and coordinates oral boards.
- Reviews personal history statements for accuracy.
- Communicates with polygrapher and psychologists for testing and reviews results.
- Reviews driving record, financial background, and social media content.
- Compiles written investigation summaries.
- Prepares and submits conditional and final documents to Human Resources for official job offers; confirms start dates.
- Assists with recruitment efforts.
- Maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues.
- Maintains Criminal Justice Security Awareness Certification.
- Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work flexible hours when needed.
- Completes investigations for sworn police applicants when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
Skills
- Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
- Effective communication with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and service recipients (both oral and written).
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes (quality, quantity, timeliness).
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources; if applicable, that of subordinates.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (calculate and tabulate data).
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Word and PowerPoint.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results‑orientation.
- Skill to exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity.
- Skill to identify and implement process improvements.
- Strong negotiating skills and ability to assess proposals and contracts.
- Collaborative and flexible style, especially during times of change.
- Ability to work under time pressures and problem solve.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to work in a team environment; treat co‑workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
- Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
- Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding law enforcement sensitive information.
- Comply with the City Code of Conduct, Police Department Code of Conduct, and General Orders Manual.
Requirements
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or related field, supplemented by three (3) years’ experience in a law enforcement agency.
- Preferred qualifications: Experience as a police officer recruiting applicants or conducting criminal and background investigations.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have a Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Pay
Typical hiring range: $61,996.87 – $70,171.77 per year ($29.81 – $33.74 per hour).
We should not include sections like Benefits, Schedule.
Check for any duplicated lines: we removed.
Check for any boilerplate: we removed EEO statement, equal opportunity, etc. Also removed "Selection Process", "Expected Duration", "Reapplication Process", "Physical Demands/Supplemental". Those contain substantive info? They are about process and physical demands. Should we include them? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include that info somewhere. Where could we put? Possibly under Requirements or a separate section like "Selection Process" but we only allowed headings from list. However we could incorporate that info into existing sections if appropriate. For example, selection process details could go under Requirements? Not really. Physical demands could go under Requirements? Might be considered part of Requirements (physical demands). The process details (expected duration, reapplication) could be considered part of "About the role"? Not ideal. But we must preserve all substantive info. We could add a section "Additional Information" but not allowed headings. The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies we should use those headings for sections, but maybe we can also use other headings if needed? It says "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." That suggests those are the allowed headings. It also says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we should try to fit all substantive info into those sections.
We have info about selection process, expected duration, reapplication process, physical demands, work environment. Where to place?
- Selection process: could be part of Requirements? Not exactly. Could be part of About the role? Maybe under "About the role" we can add a sentence about selection process.
- Expected duration and reapplication process: could be part of About the role as well.
- Physical demands and work environment: could be part of Requirements (maybe as "Physical requirements").
Thus we can augment sections.
Let's incorporate:
In About the role, after core values, add: "The selection process involves application review, interview, background investigation, and drug screening. The posting remains open for the indicated duration; after closing, filling the position is expected to take approximately six weeks, and applicants not permanently disqualified may re‑apply when the position is reposted."
Physical demands: Could be added to Requirements as a bullet: "Physical demands: light physical effort in sedentary to light work, occasional lifting/carrying of 5‑10 pounds, extended keyboard use."
Work environment: Could be added to Requirements or About the role: "Work environment: dynamic, requiring sensitivity to change and responsiveness to shifting goals, priorities, and needs."
Thus we keep within allowed headings.
Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The "Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities" includes "GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES" list. We incorporated many of those into Skills section. Let's verify we captured all:
General expectations list:
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
We have some of these in Skills: "Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources; if applicable, that of subordinates." Not exactly same. We have "Ability to continuously learn
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Preserve all substantive info. We need to parse the posting. Key sections: - Summary: "Based on experience, our typical hiring range for this position is as follows: Typical Hiring Range $61,996.87 - $70,171.77 / Annual $29.81 - $33.74 / Hourly". This is pay info. So we need a Pay section with that content. - "WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY" paragraph: about the role? Could be "About the role" or "About the organization". We'll treat as "About the role" maybe. The instruction: use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content. - "OUR CORE VALUES" paragraph: could be part of About the role or maybe Skills? It's about values. Could be part of About the role. - "Summary Of Position" paragraph: description of role. That's about the role. - "Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities" includes "GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES" bullet list (though not bullet but sentences). Then "Essential Duties And Responsibilities" list of duties. Then "Other Job Functions". Then "Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors" list of skills/abilities. - "Required Qualifications" includes MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and Preferred Qualifications. - "CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT" includes drug screen, background check, driver license. - "Selection Process" etc. - "Expected Duration" etc. - "Reapplication Process". - "Physical Demands/Supplemental" includes PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT. We need to decide which sections to output. We must include a section only when posting has real specific content for it. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". We have pay specifics, so Pay section. Schedule: Not explicitly given. There's mention of "Must be able to work flexible hours when needed." and "Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures." No explicit schedule like full-time, part-time, shift. So we should not create Schedule section because no specific schedule given. Benefits: Not mentioned explicitly. There's mention of being on Top Workplaces USA list, but not specific benefits like health insurance, retirement. So we should not create Benefits section unless explicit. The posting does not list benefits. So skip Benefits. Skills: We have a list of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors. That could go under Skills section. Also there are general expectations. Could combine. Requirements: Could be the qualifications (minimum/preferred) and conditions of employment (drug screen, driver license). Could be Requirements. Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities list. About the role: Could include working for the city, core values, summary of position. We need to avoid duplication. Let's extract substantive content. We'll produce:
About the role
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, the team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. The City’s core values are Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE), guided by servant-based leaders fostering a healthy, family‑oriented culture. Under general supervision, the Police Background Investigator completes background investigations, home visits, personal interviews, and other processes necessary to make hiring recommendations for Police Department positions.
That seems good.Responsibilities
- Conducts interviews, field investigations, and home visits for applicants.
- Interviews personal and professional references.
- Administers applicant testing and coordinates oral boards.
- Reviews personal history statements for accuracy.
- Communicates with polygrapher and psychologists for testing and reviews results.
- Reviews driving record, financial background, and social media content.
- Compiles written investigation summaries.
- Prepares and submits conditional and final documents to Human Resources for official job offers; confirms start dates.
- Assists with recruitment efforts.
- Maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues.
- Maintains Criminal Justice Security Awareness Certification.
- Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work flexible hours when needed.
- Completes investigations for sworn police applicants when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
Skills
- Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
- Effective communication with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and service recipients (both oral and written).
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes (quality, quantity, timeliness).
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources; if applicable, that of subordinates.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (calculate and tabulate data).
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Word and PowerPoint.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results‑orientation.
- Skill to exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity.
- Skill to identify and implement process improvements.
- Strong negotiating skills and ability to assess proposals and contracts.
- Collaborative and flexible style, especially during times of change.
- Ability to work under time pressures and problem solve.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to work in a team environment; treat co‑workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
- Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
- Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding law enforcement sensitive information.
- Comply with the City Code of Conduct, Police Department Code of Conduct, and General Orders Manual.
Requirements
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or related field, supplemented by three (3) years’ experience in a law enforcement agency.
- Preferred qualifications: Experience as a police officer recruiting applicants or conducting criminal and background investigations.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have a Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Pay
Typical hiring range: $61,996.87 – $70,171.77 per year ($29.81 – $33.74 per hour).
We should not include sections like Benefits, Schedule. Check for any duplicated lines: we removed. Check for any boilerplate: we removed EEO statement, equal opportunity, etc. Also removed "Selection Process", "Expected Duration", "Reapplication Process", "Physical Demands/Supplemental". Those contain substantive info? They are about process and physical demands. Should we include them? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include that info somewhere. Where could we put? Possibly under Requirements or a separate section like "Selection Process" but we only allowed headings from list. However we could incorporate that info into existing sections if appropriate. For example, selection process details could go under Requirements? Not really. Physical demands could go under Requirements? Might be considered part of Requirements (physical demands). The process details (expected duration, reapplication) could be considered part of "About the role"? Not ideal. But we must preserve all substantive info. We could add a section "Additional Information" but not allowed headings. The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use