Background Investigator - Department of Safety
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$28 - $43 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
About Our Job
If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible, as this posting may close without advance notice.
This is an on-call position which will work no more than 39 hours per week.
The City and County of Denver is excited to expand our background investigations team. This team supports the Department of Safety, conducting background investigations for public trust positions within the Denver Sheriff Department. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have prior experience in conducting background investigations. This position is remote work but is required to live in a commutable distance. This person will conduct in-person and video interviews as required.
The responsibilities will include but are not limited to, inquiries regarding applicants’ character, conduct, driving history, use of illegal drugs, employment history, criminal history, and references will be contacted.
Daily Tasks May include but are not limited to:
Conducting required video interviews with applicants
Contacting supervisors and co-workers of applicants as well as listed and developed employment and personal references
Using a computer to complete standard, formatted Background Investigation reports in strict and complete accordance with provided instructions.
Providing verification, clarification and elaboration of applicant files and data
Making significant attempts to verify all negative or derogatory information gained in investigations
Some travel is required when in-person file reviews are necessary
Providing detailed reports with fact-finding information obtained during course of investigation
Maintaining the confidentiality of all investigations, including all applicant file contents, and documents obtained from multiple sources
If you are excited to support the growth of the largest sheriff’s department in the state, we are excited to hear from you - apply now!
About You
Our ideal candidate will:
Have prior investigative experience
Strong writing skills
Strong attention to detail
Be collaborative and team work oriented
Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of previous background investigation experience.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Licenses and certifications obtained must be kept current as a condition of employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
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Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$27.89 - $43.23Target Pay
Based on Experience and EducationAgency
Department of SafetyRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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