Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world's most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm's Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our ClientsGDBA is looking to hire an entry-level background investigator to join our Investigations Division. This position is based in San Antonio, TX and will be a mixture of in-person office work and from work from home/remote work. Our preferred candidate should be able to commute to North San Antonio, TX at least three times a week.Starting compensation for this position ranges from $50,000-$60,000 annually based on a 40-hour work week.
Your Role as an Investigator:
- Evaluate court records, public documents, open sources, database records and other investigative sources.
- Conduct Internet Research using open source intelligence (OSINT) to acquire information on relevant person(s) and/or events.
- Prepare written investigative reports and summaries.
- Conduct due diligence investigations.
- Manage full scope pre-employment background investigations from start to finish.
- Prepare for and perform investigative interviews to collect, verify, and document information.
Desired Qualifications/Experiences:
- Exceptional reading and writing skills - You will need to analyze and interpret complex reports, synthesize insights from multiple data sources, and produce clear, concise written summary reports to support strategic decision-making on a daily basis.
- Relevant experience reviewing court record dockets and using investigative OSINT tools.
- Skilled in examining and interpreting military and law enforcement service records.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Aptitude for learning new systems quickly, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Confidence and comfort in conducting live interviews and phone calls.
- Drug and nicotine free
- Background check required
Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan:
- $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates.
- $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter.
- 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan.
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