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United States , Los Angeles

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83916.00 - 138914.00 USD / Year
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A Background Investigator is a civilian employee who conducts and compiles personal and professional background investigations for public safety candidates by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate's family, and personal references; prepares reports on findings; makes recommendations as to background findings; and performs other related duties. Background Investigators in the higher pay grades may supervise or act as a head worker to staff involved in the above duties.

Job Responsibility:

  • Conducts and compiles personal and professional background investigations for public safety candidates by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate's family, and personal references
  • Prepares reports on findings
  • Makes recommendations as to background findings
  • May supervise or act as a head worker to staff involved in the above duties

Requirements:

  • Five years of full-time paid experience within the last ten years as a California peace officer that includes experience in background investigations for employment, internal affairs investigations, or in-depth investigations of criminal matters
  • A valid Private Investigator's license issued by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
  • 900 cumulative hours of paid experience within the last five years conducting background investigations for public safety positions while employed with the City of Los Angeles
  • A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles is required
  • California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Background Investigation Course (for selective certification)

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California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Background Investigation Course

What we offer:
  • Health and dental coverage
  • Life insurance

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Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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