Background Investigator - Department of Safety
About The Position
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. 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!
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Two (2) years of previous background investigation experience.
- Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
- Licenses and certifications obtained must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Have prior investigative experience
- Strong writing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Be collaborative and team work oriented
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
