Monica Franklin

• As Background Investigator, I conduct fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, to produce reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with all laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations. I accept fieldwork assignments for travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility. I ensure that my investigative deadlines are consistently met. I possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and I strive to maintain professional, courteous, and cooperative working relationships.
• TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
• Conducted comprehensive background investigations to assess candidate qualifications and integrity.
• Evaluated criminal history, credit reports, and employment verification for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to obtain necessary information for investigations.
• Developed investigative strategies to address complex cases and enhance workflow efficiency.
• Trained junior investigators on best practices for conducting thorough background checks.
• Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other individuals.
• Documented information and submitted detailed reports.
• Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information during investigations, adhering to privacy regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Cultivated productive working relationships with local law enforcement agencies to facilitate access to critical resources during investigative processes.
• Achieved timely completion of assigned cases by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Identified potential risks within applicant backgrounds through careful examination of financial records, criminal history, and employment records.

The job description is as noted above.

• Conducted investigations, preparing PSRs with sentencing and release recommendations.
• Collected background data and interviewed offenders, families, and other sources.
• Tracked legal developments, updating staff and the court on relevant changes.
• Enforced court-ordered supervision, implementing effective strategies for offender management.
• Assessed risk and compliance through personal contact and lifestyle investigations.
• Identified violations, reported to authorities, and recommended appropriate sanctions.