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Background Investigator

City Of Wyoming

  • Wyoming, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • $28.06 Per Hour

Highlights

The City of Wyoming is seeking part-time background investigators to join the Wyoming Police Department (WYPD) to play an important role in supporting the selection of qualified public safety candidates. Strong investigative, interviewing and information-gathering skills and the ability to obtain necessary information from individuals from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWyoming, MI

Description

Why Wyoming?

Background Investigator

Department: Public Safety: Police

Department Head: Kip Snyder, Director of Police & Fire Services

Date Posted: 10/07/26

Date Closing: 11/06/26

Wage: $28.06 per hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Wyoming is seeking part-time background investigators to join the Wyoming Police Department (WYPD) to play an important role in supporting the selection of qualified public safety candidates.

About the Position

This position offers assignment-based work with variable hours. Work hours will vary based on the assignments available, with each investigation expected to require approximately 40-50 hours to complete. Investigators must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work both in the office and remotely.

As a background investigator, you will conduct background investigations for positions within the Police Department and Fire Department at the City of Wyoming. In this role, you will gather and evaluate information through interviews with employers, personal and professional references, members of the candidate''s family, and utilize sensitive law enforcement databases. You will document findings and prepare comprehensive reports.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced law enforcement professional who enjoys investigative work and has a commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality and ethics.

Required Certification

  • Possession of a valid Michigan driver''s license.

Experience and Skills

  • Minimum of two years of law enforcement experience with some investigative experience preferred.
  • Strong investigative, interviewing and information-gathering skills and the ability to obtain necessary information from individuals from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Accurate and efficient typing capabilities and ability to work within multiple computer systems.
  • Excellent grammar and writing skills in order to submit high-quality reports with minimal or no errors.
  • Ability to interact professionally and effectively.

For accommodation requests during the application process, contact the human resources department at [email protected].

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