Pre-employment Background Investigator - Department of Safety

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • $28 - $43 • Remote

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is expanding its Pre-Employment Background Investigations Team to support the Denver Sheriff Department. The role conducts comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for public-trust positions, assessing candidates’ character, conduct, employment and criminal histories, driving records, illegal drug use, and related factors. The position includes required video interviews and may involve in-person interviews, file reviews, or other investigative work requiring travel.

This is an on-call position scheduled Monday through Friday on a day schedule, anticipated to work 39 hours per week and capped at 39 hours per week. The position is remote, but applicants must live within 100 miles of Denver. The investigator must maintain strict confidentiality of investigative materials and sensitive applicant information. The position is classified as Investigations Technician (CL0360) in the Department of Safety.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
• Two years of previous background investigation experience.
• A valid driver's license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Applicants must live within 100 miles of Denver.
• Valid work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S.
• Strong investigative report-writing skills and the ability to clearly document findings.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of pre-employment background investigation experience, ideally involving public-safety or government positions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for Denver Sheriff Department applicants, including assessing character, conduct, employment history, criminal history, driving records, illegal drug use, and related factors.
• Complete required video interviews with applicants to gather information relevant to suitability for public-trust roles.
• Contact supervisors, co-workers, and listed and developed employment and personal references to verify and expand on information provided by applicants.
• Write high-quality, well-structured investigative reports in accordance with established guidelines.
• Verify and clarify applicant information through follow-up inquiries and additional research as needed.
• Make diligent attempts to corroborate adverse, inconsistent, or derogatory information uncovered during investigations.
• Travel as needed for in-person file reviews or investigative requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of investigative materials and sensitive applicant information.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED