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Background Investigator

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United States , San Francisco

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Salary:

112112.00 - 136240.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Under general direction, coordinates, directs and conducts background investigations for candidates under consideration for employment. Incumbents in this class are considered journey level investigators who may function independently or as a member of a team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Reviews applications for completeness and directs candidates to provide additional information if needed
  • obtains proper information release documents
  • Conducts background interviews with candidates to review and collect required documentation
  • confirms candidates meet the minimum qualifications of the job classification
  • Conducts background investigation using tact and discretion
  • confirms information provided by candidates
  • makes inquiries to assist in determining credibility of statements
  • interviews references, including family, personal to include law enforcement and gathers evidence in order to provide a body of information for analysis
  • reviews local, state, and federal criminal databases
  • may conduct home visits and/or neighborhood checks which can include travel to locations outside of the county and/or outside of the state as necessary
  • Conducts follow-up investigations regarding any negative information or discrepancies
  • conducts discrepancy interviews
  • Summarizes and explains progress and results of investigations with applicants and/or supervisor
  • Regularly prepares lists and records accounting for status of assigned investigative caseload
  • Maintains records, files, data and supporting documentation for each case handled
  • preserves evidence in a secure manner for evaluation and analysis
  • adherence to established customs and procedures regarding control and custody of records, including evidence
  • Analyzes information and evidence resulting from investigative activities drawing logical and objective conclusions
  • prepares written background investigation reports
  • confers with hiring managers
  • makes recommendations regarding suitability for employment

Requirements:

  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Two (2) years full-time equivalent experience performing employment investigative work in a government or contract investigative agency
  • Possession of a valid California driver license

Nice to have:

  • Law enforcement agency experience
  • Knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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