The goal of this 16-hour (two, 8-hour days) course is to equip criminal justice professionals responsible for conducting background investigations with the information needed to identify those who meet the minimum qualifications required for entry-level personnel.
At the end of this course, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received during the training, when conducting an applicant's background investigation:
Conduct background-related interviews using questions and in a manner that will elicit accurate information from and about a person applying for criminal justice positions to verify the applicant's Personal History Form.
Recognize and comply with various laws and procedures related to employment background investigations (including NC Administrative Code, ADA, and confidentiality requirements).
Identify and appropriately use sources of information to verify or develop information regarding applicants
Discuss the psychological dimension relating to the background investigation(battery, red flags, psychological suitability).
Discuss the ramifications for an agency as a result of an improper background investigation.
Demonstrate the ability to present accurate and complete information gathered during the investigation.
Total Course Hours: 16
Location: LET Building, Room 101
Date: August 4, 2026 - August 5, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
READY TO RESERVE A SEAT IN CLASS?
For an individual student sign-up, please submit a training interest form using the "Sign Up Here" button below. Multiple courses can be selected when completing the form. We look forward to having you in class!
Group Sign-Ups
We are happy to assist with larger groups. Please email our office with:
A list of all officers, including their first/last names and date of birth, and/or last four digits of social, employed with your department who will be enrolling in courses. The last four of their social is NOT required; however, extremely helpful when locating and selecting the correct student in our college database. If your officer has never attended Pitt Community College courses, please complete a Student Data Form for each officer that needs to be enrolled and submit it with your request. This is required to issue a PCC student ID number.
A list of desired courses. If you are enrolling the same group in multiple courses, you are welcome to include them in the same request. If you are attempting to enroll singular students in courses, it is much easier to utilize our training interest form. You will be able to select one or more courses for each person.
Submit all requests to our front desk via email. For large groups, please allow at least 48 hours to confirm and complete your request.
PLEASE NOTE: During high-volume times, it may take longer, but we will always try to accommodate your agency as quickly as possible. We will send a confirmation once all officers have a reserved seat.
NEED TO CANCEL?
Schedules change - we understand! Simply complete our cancellation form, and we'll take care of the rest. We hope that you'll join us for another course in the future.
Please note: many courses have additional dates throughout the year, and there are many other available courses that you may be interested in. Take advantage of other training opportunities that may fit into your schedule!