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Background Investigator

United States, Los Angeles Employment contract 83916.00 - 138914.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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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)

Nice to have

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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