FY27: Coordinator, Background Screening

About the Role

Under the direction of the director of the Department of Compliance and Investigations, the coordinator of Background Screening provides leadership, coordination, oversight, and accountability for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) background screening program. The coordinator ensures the effective administration of background screening services and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and MCPS policies governing personnel screening activities. The role involves developing and monitoring operational procedures, internal controls, performance measures, and accountability standards to support program integrity, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. The coordinator supervises and coordinates the work of background screening personnel and serves as the department's subject matter expert, collaborating with school and district leaders on background screening initiatives, compliance reviews, corrective actions, and strategic priorities. Additionally, the coordinator supports the Department of Compliance and Investigations with administrative investigations, complaint reviews, and other compliance-related matters as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and MCPS policies related to background screening and personnel screening activities.
• Develop and monitor operational procedures, internal controls, performance measures, and accountability standards.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of background screening personnel.
• Serve as the department's subject matter expert on background screening initiatives, compliance reviews, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders to strengthen program integrity and organizational accountability.
• Support administrative investigations, complaint reviews, and other compliance-related matters.
• Analyze and interpret data to assess compliance and operational risks, and develop recommendations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership.
• Provide leadership, guidance, training, and technical assistance to staff and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to background screening, fingerprinting, criminal history reviews, personnel compliance, records management, confidentiality, privacy, and auditing requirements.
• Knowledge of program administration, compliance monitoring, operational assessment, internal controls, risk management, and process improvement principles.
• Ability to develop and implement procedures, performance measures, accountability standards, and corrective action strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects and operational activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information from multiple sources, evaluate compliance issues, maintain confidentiality, and prepare reports.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, database systems, reporting tools, and other technology platforms.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly obtain knowledge of the six leadership standards established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA) Professional Growth System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, human resources management, business administration, criminal justice, organizational leadership, public policy, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in a related field, such as administering, coordinating, auditing, investigating, managing, or overseeing programs involving personnel compliance, background screening, human resources operations, risk management, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading projects, implementing operational improvements, conducting data analysis, and preparing recommendations and reports for leadership preferred.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Physical Demands

• Sustained operation of keyboard devices.
• Twisting, turning, stooping, bending, walking, lifting, standing, and sitting.
• Travel to schools and offices throughout the district may be required.
• May be required to transport fingerprinting equipment and related materials.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and outside the normal duty day.
• Must obtain and maintain fingerprinting certification required by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services within three months of hire.

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $127,566 and $181,559.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 12 working months
• Day shift

Benefits

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