Part-Time Background Investigator - Police

Part-Time Background Investigator - Police

Salary

$15.97 - $25.54 Hourly

Location

Burlington Police Department, 267 W. Front St., Burlington, NC

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

2026-00169

Department

Police

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

This is an opportunity to help our department find the best, most qualified candidates for both sworn positions and professional staff positions. If you enjoy meeting new people and building an efficient, well-rounded team, this is the job for you!

About us:

The Burlington Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that is committed to quality, fair, and professional police services. The agency is made up of more than 150 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members serving the City of Burlington, North Carolina. Voted the #1 Police Agency in NC in 2024, we serve a growing city of approximately 60,000 residents.

What will you do:

This person will perform a variety of processing and logistical tasks with elements of investigative work in conducting pre-employment background investigations. Duties are performed in accordance with North Carolina Justice Academy Statutes and established City and Departmental policies. The position will investigate candidates that have applied for employment with the Burlington Police Department. The ideal candidate will have current or former law enforcement experience with the ability to understand and apply standards and make connections with candidate employers. The position involves interviewing references and associates, reviewing criminal records, and preparing detailed suitability reports. They verify legal eligibility and ensure candidates meet legal standards. This position is vital for maintaining the ethical standards of a law enforcement agency.

This is a part-time role. Work will mainly be completed during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. However, there may be various events, meetings, etc. that may require you to work outside of normal business hours. The position will work 10-20 hours per week.

Policing with a Purpose:

• Preserving the Sanctity of ALL Life
• Nurture and Protect Democracy
• Ensure Procedural Justice and Fundamental Fairness
• Spirit of Service
• Protect the Community from Harm
• Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect-the ethical foundation of policing

Examples of Duties

• Background Investigations: Conduct comprehensive background investigations for prospective hires, including applicants for sworn and civilian positions.
• Interviewing: Interview employers, neighbors, coworkers, references, and law enforcement officials.
• Record Reviews: Review FBI, criminal, Department of Justice, and state records.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed, high-stake reports on the suitability of candidates for law enforcement or sensitive positions.
• Verification: Ensure all education, military, and prior employment history is thoroughly verified.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure all hiring investigations adhere strictly to state and federal law.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical Reasoning: Ability to analyze information to assess risk and character. Reviews completed background forms, check for completeness, accuracy, inconsistencies, errors, omissions, and falsifications.
• Integrity: Maintaining the highest ethical standards in sensitive investigations.
• Communication: Effective interviewing and clear, concise report writing.
• Detail-Oriented: Thoroughness in investigating personal history, education, and financial records. Prepares a detailed summary of adverse information based on objective analysis and evaluation of candidate's background and statements from others contacted during the background investigation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and/or GED Equivalent
• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of experience working in human resources, law enforcement, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may also be considered.
• Valid NC driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous investigative experience (e.g., detectives, law enforcement officers, military)

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Generally sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Employee regularly operates a variety of office equipment, including telephones, computers, calculators, copiers/scanners, etc.
• Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and analyzing figures, accounting, transportation, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading.
• Working conditions include inside environmental conditions.

Inclement Weather Classification: Non-Essential

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.*

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed are the only ones the employee may be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as requested by their supervisors.

The City of Burlington does not offer benefits to part-time positions which require less than 1000 work hours per calendar year.

01

By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to any question. Resumes may be uploaded as a supplement to the online application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application and/or the Work History section. Yes, I understand and agree, No, I do not agree.

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No high school equivalency
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree of Higher

03

Briefly describe your experience working with law enforcement, human resources, full-cycle hiring processes, or employment investigations. If you do not have any experience, please type N/A.

04

Have you ever been denied employment by a criminal justice agency?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the agency name, date of your application, and reason for denial. If you have never been denied employment by a criminal justice agency, please type "N/A".

06

Do you drink alcoholic beverages?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to the previous question, how often do you drink alcoholic beverages?

• 0-4 drinks a week
• 5-9 drinks a week
• 10 drinks or more a week
• I do not drink alcoholic beverages

08

Have you ever used marijuana or any type/form thereof?

09

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the month and year that you last used marijuana or any form thereof. If you have never used marijuana, please type "N/A".

10

Have you ever used any illegal drugs including, but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, hallucenogenics (Ex: LSD), methamphetamine, etc.?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the month and year that you last used each type of illegal drug. If you have never used illegal drugs, please type "N/A".

12

Have you ever used prescription drugs other than those prescribed to you by a physician?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the month and year that you last used each type of prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you. If you have never used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you, please type "N/A".

14

Have you ever been convicted of any crime arising from Domestic Violence?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you ever been arrested or cited for a DWI/DUI?

• Yes
• No

16

If you answered yes to the previous question, how long ago were you arrested or cited for DWI/DUI?

• Less than five (5) years ago
• More than five (5) years ago
• I have never been arrested for DWI/DUI

17

Have you ever been charged with a felony?

• Yes
• No

18

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the charge information, circumstances surrounding the event, and outcome. If you have never been charged with a felony please type "N/A".

19

For our recruiting purposes, please tell us how you heard about the position of Part-Time Background Investigator with the Burlington Police Department.

• GovernmentJobs.com
• City of Burlington Website
• Facebook
• Burlington Police Department Employee
• Other
• None of the above

20

If referred by a Burlington Police Department or City of Burlington employee, please provide that employees name.

Required Question

Employer City of Burlington NC

Address PO Box 1358

Burlington, North Carolina, 27216-1358

Phone 336-222-5105

Website http://www.burlingtonnc.gov