Job Description
Job Title:
Personnel Investigator
Job Location (Short):
Bartow, FL, USA, 33830
Status:
Open
Posting End Date:
5/9/26
Salary Grade:
SG18
Notes:
Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) seeks an experienced investigator with initiative and a dedicated work ethic to join our Labor and Employee Relations team. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with our team. Investigations may infrequently require work outside of the normal M-F, 8 am - 5 pm schedule.
Applicants, please submit the following documents: cover letter of interest, current resume, three (3) letters of professional reference.
If you previously applied for this position in March 2026 before our system upgrade, please reapply.
Position Title
Personnel Investigator
Custom Job Purpose
This position exists to investigate complaints against School Board employees; prepare documentation of investigations and follow-up activities.
Essential Functions of this Job
Plans and develops procedures and policies for the prevention and investigation of employee misconduct. Assists the Director of Employee and; Labor Relations with managing employee problems by acting as a liaison between management and employees. Assists in investigating grievances. Prepares documents, case materials, and other data for disciplinary. Screens criminal history of job applicants and conducts other background checks as necessary. Prepares reports and other documentation as necessary. Conducts reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol tests as necessary.
Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Investigative law enforcement and interview experience preferred. Experience in personnel management or human resources preferred.Required to participate in provided training and become certified in drug and alcohol testing and operate the equipment necessary to conduct such testing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Awareness of school board policy, federal and state statutes and proper investigative procedures. Considerable knowledge of personnel management concepts and practices and the ability to analyze facts and to exercise a high degree of independent judgment in arriving at conclusions. Considerable knowledge of effective interview and investigative techniques and the ability to utilize such knowledge. Knowledge of personnel policies, procedures, and laws. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and the public, and to prepare concise and comprehensive reports and written correspondence. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Work Context
Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with internal and external contacts, and with the public.
Physical Environment
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
1 - Non-Union - F4 - 12-mo OSP-Exempt
Salary Grade
SG18
Pay Grade
N/A
FLSA Status
Exempt
Local Code
2003
EEO5
44
Approval Date
2/14/2006
Date Last Revised
1/24/2023
Information at a Glance
