Civilian Background Investigator

Civilian Background Investigator

Salary

$26.90 - $36.32 Hourly

Location

Chandler, AZ

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Job Number

2600348

Department

Police

Division

2015-POLICE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Opening Date

04/17/2026

Closing Date

5/1/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Civilian Background Investigator. This is a regular, fulltime, non-exempt, with benefits. The anticipated work schedule for this position is a day-shift and 4/10 schedule.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, "To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement." We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with experience performing employment background screenings or relative investigative work. Law enforcement and/or Human Resources/Personnel experience conducting interviews and background checks is desired; and, when assigned to the police department, the successful candidate must be able to do the following:

• Serves as a liaison between Chandler Police Department and Human Resources to fill department vacancies by initiating recruitment/testing.
• Conducts formal background interviews/investigations on sworn and civilian personnel.
• Coordinates and schedules polygraph, psychological, drug and medical exams.
• Analyzes sensitive and confidential background findings.
• Audits applicant files; ensures completeness.
• Coordinates physical testing and oral interviews for sworn applicants.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• Must possess at least a High school diploma or GED equivalency;
• Must possess at least 2-years' experience performing employment background screening or relevant investigative work;
• Ability to obtain Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Terminal Operator certification within 30 days of hire, and;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Experience working in law enforcement environment; conducting investigative background interviews;
• Experience in Personnel/Human Resources conducting interviews and background checks.
• Experience working with NeoGov, eSOPH, and AZPOST online portals

Supervision

Work is performed under the supervision of a division supervisor or manager. This position does not supervise others.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, with a 4/10 work schedule, assigned to the day shift. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here.

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This position requires that you possess a high school diploma or GED. Do you possess at least a high school diploma or GED

• Yes
• No

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This position requires that you possess at least 2-years of previous experience performing employment background screening or relevant investigative work. Do you possess at least 2-years' experience as stated above?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question, briefly describe your employment background screening experience or relevant investigative work experience. Be sure to include specific details about this experience including the duration that you performed this work. If you answered no, write 'N/A' in the space provided.

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Do you have previous experience working in a law enforcement environment conducting investigative background interviews?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question, briefly describe your experience working in a law enforcement environment. Be sure to include specific details about this experience including the duration that you performed this work; and, whether this work was performed as a sworn or civilian employee. If you answered no, write 'N/A' in the space provided.

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Do you have previous experience working in Personnel Human resources conducting interviews and background checks?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the question, briefly describe your experience working in Personnel or Human Resources. Be sure to include specific details about this experience including the duration that you performed this work; and, whether this work was performed as a sworn or civilian employee. If you answered no, write 'N/A' in the space provided.

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Employer City of Chandler

Address 175 S. Arizona Ave.

2nd Floor

Chandler, Arizona, 85225

Phone 480-782-2350

Website www.chandleraz.gov