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Background Investigator

United States, San Francisco 112112.00 - 136240.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 11, 2026
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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
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