Pre-employment Background Investigator - Department of Safety

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

21d•Remote

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is expanding its Pre‑Employment Background Investigations Team to support the Denver Sheriff Department by conducting comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for public‑trust positions. This team plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and suitability of candidates selected for positions. This position is remote; however, applicants must live within a commutable distance, 100 miles, of Denver. The role includes both in‑person and video-based investigative interviews. This is a limited, on-call position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026. This is an on-call position which will work no more than 39 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Two (2) years of previous background investigation experience.
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

Minimum of 2–3 years of pre‑employment background investigation experience, ideally involving public‑safety or government positions
Strong investigative report‑writing skills with the ability to clearly document findings
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
A collaborative, team‑oriented approach with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive pre‑employment background investigations for Denver Sheriff Department applicants, including assessments of character, conduct, employment history, criminal history, driving records, illegal drug use, and related factors
Completing required video interviews with applicants to gather detailed information relevant to suitability for public‑trust roles
Contacting supervisors, co‑workers, and both listed and developed employment and personal references to verify and expand upon provided information
Writing high‑quality, well‑structured investigative reports in alignment with established guidelines, demonstrating strong analytical and documentation skills
Verifying and clarifying applicant information through follow‑up inquiries and additional research as needed
Making diligent attempts to corroborate any adverse, inconsistent, or derogatory information uncovered during the investigation
Traveling as needed for in‑person file reviews or investigative requirements
Maintaining strict confidentiality of all investigative materials and sensitive applicant information