Background Investigator Jobs in the United States
DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY
$79772 - $106406
Brooklyn, NY
The prospective candidate will assist prosecuting attorneys with the investigation of cases involving burglaries, civil rights violations, crimes against children, cybercrime, domestic violence, financial crimes, fraud, homicides, major narcotics offenses, organized gang activities and traditional organized crime activity, robberies and sex crimes. The ideal candidate must have a valid certificate of completion from a New York State Basic Course for Police Officers academy, or must be eligible to attend and complete a Police Officer Refresher course.
NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
$86773 - $108413
Poughkeepsie, NY
Law enforcement investigative experience must include independent investigative experience interviewing and interrogating witnesses and suspects in criminal investigations; collecting and analyzing data and evidence; writing, summarizing, and documenting case narratives, reports and interviews; and offering testimony at criminal proceedings, grand jury suppression hearings, and criminal trials specific to the roles and responsibilities of a criminal investigator in a police department or sheriff’s office. Non-qualifying experience includes: Routine police patrol work, traffic enforcement, building surveillance, tax collection, collection of delinquent accounts, skip tracing, credit checking, auditing, employment interviewing, hotel or store detective, correction officer, guard, inspector or security related positions, or any other position which does not involve the level of law enforcement investigative experience described above.
Jobot
$75 - $100
Houston, TX
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Jobot
$130000 - $180000
Riverside, CA
Based in Riverside, CA, we combine the zeal of a 20-plus employee law firm with the intimacy of a tight-knit, family-focused team, tackling high-profile, complex cases across state and federal courts that impact major public and private entities. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Spokane, WA
Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, as well as motorized patrol (in Government provided patrol vehicles); responding to fire, intrusion, and other alarms; answering service calls and documenting all reports of crimes, security violations, or incidents; providing emergency first aid and escorts; assisting with emergency evacuations; manning vehicle check points and conducting inspections. Provide and maintain a high state of security in and around the buildings, and as necessary, provide a response capability and assist in emergency management situations, acts of terrorism, bomb threats, internal disorder, civilian employee demonstrations, or other criminal acts which adversely affect the security and/or safety of the Government, employee property, and the general public lawfully in the building or on the grounds.
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Morgantown, WV
Provide and maintain a high state of security in and around the buildings, and as necessary, provide a response capability and assist in emergency management situations, acts of terrorism, bomb threats, internal disorder, civilian employee demonstrations, or other criminal acts which adversely affect the security and/or safety of the Government, employee property, and the public lawfully in the building or on the grounds. Armed Security Guard enforces regulations designed to prevent breaches of security; exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with whether first response should be to intervene directly (asking for assistance when deemed necessary and time allows), provide access and egress services to property, keep situation under surveillance, or to report situation so that it can be handled by appropriate authority.
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Anchorage, AK
Have never: Engaged in the private investigation or security guard business without a license; Transferred security guard or firearms license to an unlicensed person or subcontracted with an unlicensed person or firm to conduct investigations or security guard business; Employed anyone to conduct investigations or security guard business who was in violation of any of the prohibitions or requirements of law; Falsely represented that they are or any other person is a law enforcement official or a person licensed as an investigator or guard; Made any false report with respect to any matter relating to employment; Divulged any information obtained from or for a client without express permission; Knowingly accepted employment to obtain information intended for illegal purposes; or. Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, as well as motorized patrol (in Government provided patrol vehicles); responding to fire, intrusion, and other alarms; answering service calls and documenting all reports of crimes, security violations, or incidents; providing emergency first aid and escorts; assisting with emergency evacuations; manning vehicle check points and conducting inspections.
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Cincinnati, OH
Provide and maintain a high state of security in and around the buildings, and as necessary, provide a response capability and assist in emergency management situations, acts of terrorism, bomb threats, internal disorder, civilian employee demonstrations, or other criminal acts which adversely affect the security and/or safety of the Government, employee property, and the public lawfully in the building or on the grounds. Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, as well as motorized patrol responding to fire, intrusion, and other alarms; answering service calls and documenting all reports of crimes, security violations, or incidents; providing emergency first aid and escorts; assisting with emergency evacuations; manning vehicle check points and conducting inspections.
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Cincinnati, OH
Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, responding to fire, intrusion, and other alarms; answering service calls and documenting all reports of crimes, security violations, or incidents; providing emergency first aid and escorts; assisting with emergency evacuations; manning vehicle check points and conducting inspections. Perform all designated guard functions including testing, monitoring, and responding to building fire alarm and electronic security systems, closed circuit television, participation in fire evacuation, access and egress services and other emergency evacuation plans.
OpenAI Inc.
$288000 - $500000
Seattle, WA
For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. You might thrive in this role if you have: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 8+ years of investigative experience in counterintelligence, insider risk, forensic investigations, cybersecurity, supply chain security, or related domains.
Sound Credit Union
$27.31 - $40.96
Tacoma, WA
What You'll Do: Responsibilities: Conducting thorough investigations, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, and collaborating with internal and external parties to resolve fraud and BSA concerns. We live by our Guiding Principles of Make a Connection, Be a Champion, and Doing the Right Thing for our members, employees, and community.
City of Salem, OR
333 Division Street NE Salem, OR
Auxiliary Police Officer assignments also require the following minimum qualifications:Must meet and maintain firearms, defensive tactics, and Taser training requirements in accordance with Salem Police Department directives and training manuals throughout employment depending on area of assignment. A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development Department.
Providence St. Joseph Health
Renton, WA
This includes the identification, investigation and correction of fraudulent and/or abusive billing and coding practices; coordination of recovery of overpayments related to fraudulent and/or abusive billing and coding practices; and providing education related to coding, medical record documentation requirements, healthcare compliance and fraud, waste and abuse to Health Plan staff, vendors and contracted providers/facilities. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
Providence St. Joseph Health
Renton, WA
This includes the identification, investigation and correction of fraudulent and/or abusive billing and coding practices; coordination of recovery of overpayments related to fraudulent and/or abusive billing and coding practices; and providing education related to coding, medical record documentation requirements, healthcare compliance and fraud, waste and abuse to Health Plan staff, vendors and contracted providers/facilities. Providence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
Peraton
$25.82 - $45.81
Laredo, Texas
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Peraton
$25.82 - $45.81
San Diego, California
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. Responsibilities: Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near San Diego, CAspecifically for our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Background Investigations.
Peraton
$25.82 - $45.81
Yuma, Arizona
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Peraton
$25.82 - $45.81
El Paso, Texas
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Peraton
Aiken, South Carolina
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Peraton
$25.82 - $45.81
Del Rio, Texas
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Peraton
$25.82 - $45.81
Miami, Florida
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Peraton
Salt Lake City, Utah
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Peraton
$25.82 - $45.81
El Centro, California
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Command Investigations
null, (Multiple States)
Command is seeking Full-Time, entry level Background/Social Media Investigator, who will conduct detailed and in-depth background and social media investigations through online research using private and public database services, and other related investigative tasks. Honesty, integrity, self-reliance, resourcefulness, independence, discipline, and a calm intensity are a few characteristics of our Investigators and staff.
SPi Investigations
null, FL
SPi Investigations is a boutique investigative firm based in Florida, delivering precision-driven intelligence for legal professionals, businesses, and individuals. This position is responsible for conducting in-depth background research, social media intelligence gathering, online asset discovery, and pre-surveillance case development.
Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
$127829 - $187093
Washington, DC
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the following "well qualified" definition listed below to receive special selection priority: To be found well qualified at the GS-14 position, the candidate must have demonstrated their capacity to direct and manage an investigative program. Your application and structured interview results will be evaluated against the following job-related competencies: Technical Competence Planning and Evaluating Decision Making Integrity/Honesty Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
Nisqually Indian Tribe
Olympia, WA
Conducts criminal investigations by responding to emergency and sensitive calls, assessing scenes, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, and ensuring thorough case development. Determines jurisdiction at crime scenes, detains or arrests suspects based on probable cause, preserves the scene, initiates investigations, and reports major incidents to the supervisor or Chief of Police.
Lemieux & Associates LLC
Ronkonkoma, NY
A majority of the work activity involves field surveillance requiring the investigator to obtain high quality videotape documentation of claimants who have filed workers compensation and liability/personal injury claims. We are dedicated professionals with a motivational management style with proven ability to recruit, develop and direct highly successful teams that consistently excel.
Ethos Risk Services
Los Angeles, CA
Our dynamic Ethos team is seeking a Special Unit Investigations (SIU) Field Investigator to conduct field investigations, gather and analyze evidence, and produce detailed reports that support claims decisions. Case Documentation: Conduct in-person interviews and obtain accurate, detailed statements from all parties involved, and retrieve relevant documents to support investigative findings.
Pinkerton
Redmond, Washington
The Senior Investigator- Data Centers, assigned to one of Pinkerton’s largest global clients, will be responsible for investigations ranging from minor matters to complex issues within the Data Centers including but not limited to theft and misuse of client assets, systems, and policies. This role maintains and updates relevant databases, partners with internal and external security agencies, and ensures accurate evidence handling processes and computer forensics/media analysis.
MyFlorida
PENSACOLA, FL
Must be physically able and have the ability to perform the following physical agility tasks: a.) ambulate in varied terrains to enter residences/locations as well as up and down stairs/stairwells, b.)assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation, c.) have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices, d.) do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head, e.) bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances, f.) lift and carry up to 30 pounds, g.) assist clients in and out of properties, vehicles and safety equipment/devices, h.) sit and/or stand for periods of time without a break, i.) work 16 hour shifts on occasion, j.) remain alert while on duty, k.) drive a vehicle (car or passenger van) to transport clients, during both daytime hours and nighttime hours. What you will do : + Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children; + Collect information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, and neighbors; + Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe; + Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their home; + Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams; + Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources; + Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments; + Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS
Austin, TX
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave). The Investigator will review complex to highly complex referrals from client agencies such as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Texas Railroad Commission, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, among others, and will make attempts to collect the amounts due from responsible parties pursuant to the referral.
CoventBridge Group
South Bend, IN
CoventBridge Group is the global leader in full-service investigations providing: Surveillance, SIU and Compliance, Claims Investigation, Counter-Fraud Programs, Desktop Investigations, Social Media, Record Retrieval, Canvasses and Vendor Management programs. The company provides top tier data privacy and security practices, deploys robust case management technology customized to clients’ needs and delivers worldwide coverage via its 1000 employees and affiliates worldwide.
Southeastern Archaeological Research, LLC. "SEARCH"
Tucson, AZ
The Laboratory Manager will coordinate with Project Managers (PM) and Principal Investigators (PI) to design, plan and implement data analysis of archaeological material from intake to curation in concert with laboratory staff supporting multiple projects, including projects for Federal and State government agencies. Prepare laboratory work plans to meet the needs of each project, including budget, schedule, research questions, analysis, and artifact imaging.
Ethos Risk Services
Sacramento, CA
Our Full-Time Entry-Level Field Investigator position will help launch your career by providing you with an industry leading FULLY PAID Investigator Training Program - no prior experience necessary! Documentation: Finalize case file by submitting case reports and uploading video footage via personal laptop at the end of the day.
Ethos Risk Services
Kansas City, KS
Previous Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in covert surveillance techniques, capturing high-quality video footage, and preparing thorough, well-organized investigative reports. This role involves performing both stationary and mobile surveillance, obtaining video and photographic evidence, and preparing thorough, detailed reports for clients.
Data Surveys Inc
$750
Howell, MI
This is a hybrid position, meaning you will report to our home office located in Howell, Michigan weekly but be able to depart from your residence to travel to surveillance sites. has been leading the private insurance investigative industry for over 50 years, servicing the self-insured, defense attorneys and all major insurance carriers defending against fraudulent claims.
CoventBridge Group
Oklahoma City, OK
CoventBridge Group is the global leader in full-service investigations providing: Surveillance, SIU and Compliance, Claims Investigation, Counter-Fraud Programs, Desktop Investigations, Social Media, Record Retrieval, Canvasses and Vendor Management programs. The company provides top tier data privacy and security practices, deploys robust case management technology customized to clients’ needs and delivers worldwide coverage via its 1000 employees and affiliates worldwide.
CoventBridge Group
$25 - $30
Portland, OR
CoventBridge Group is the global leader in full-service investigations providing: Surveillance, SIU and Compliance, Claims Investigation, Counter-Fraud Programs, Desktop Investigations, Social Media, Record Retrieval, Canvasses and Vendor Management programs. The company provides top tier data privacy and security practices, deploys robust case management technology customized to clients’ needs and delivers worldwide coverage via its 1000 employees and affiliates worldwide.
CoventBridge Group
Atlanta, GA
CoventBridge Group is the global leader in full-service investigations providing: Surveillance, SIU and Compliance, Claims Investigation, Counter-Fraud Programs, Desktop Investigations, Social Media, Record Retrieval, Canvasses and Vendor Management programs. The company provides top tier data privacy and security practices, deploys robust case management technology customized to clients’ needs and delivers worldwide coverage via its 1000 employees and affiliates worldwide.
CoventBridge Group
$25 - $27
Springfield, IL
CoventBridge Group is the global leader in full-service investigations providing: Surveillance, SIU and Compliance, Claims Investigation, Counter-Fraud Programs, Desktop Investigations, Social Media, Record Retrieval, Canvasses and Vendor Management programs. The company provides top tier data privacy and security practices, deploys robust case management technology customized to clients’ needs and delivers worldwide coverage via its 1000 employees and affiliates worldwide.
Inter-Con Security Systems
$56 - $57
Renton, WA
Able to pass all relevant training and skills evaluation to include, but not limited to: Defensive Driving, Advanced Firearms (Handgun), Executive Protection, Travel Risk Management, First Aid / Tactical Medicine (TCCC / TECC), and Surveillance Detection. Preferred: Successful graduation from a protective security course with a leading protection school, (e.g., Progressive Force Concepts, ICON Global, SECFOR, Executive Protection Institute, Executive Security International, WPPS, etc.).
Federal Public Defender's Office
$76095 - $108455
Tucson, Arizona
Other duties include social history investigations, locating and interviewing potential penalty phase witnesses, identifying factors in a client's background that require expert evaluations, consulting with attorneys to develop guilt and penalty phase theories of the case and case strategy, and working with clients and a client's family while the case is pending. The Federal Public Defender operates under authority of Title 18, United States Code, Section 3006A(g)(2)(A), to provide federal criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel.
Meta
Bellevue, WA
We are seeking an experienced security engineer to proactively detect and analyze root causes of scams, account security abuses, investigate complex threats to our business and our users, advance investigative methods and AI tooling, conduct quantitative and qualitative decision making, and use novel approaches to protect our users from harm. Identify and implement appropriate detection or prevention strategies to mitigate harm both in the current case and from similar forward-looking abuse 3. Apply subject matter knowledge of adversary tactics, techniques, procedures, and tools to identify and mitigate threats 4. Build signatures (e.g.
Washington State Department of Licensing
$73284 - $96144
Olympia, WA
Our Business & Professions Division (BPD) oversees licensing and regulatory activities for34 professions and 143 license types (businesses and individuals) and administers the Prorate and Fuel Tax program, as well as providing oversight of Combative Sports events, managing Uniform Commercial Code filings and Performing Rights Society registrations, Agriculture Support Program, and maintaining the Firearms database for law enforcement. One (1) year of experience investigating professions licensed and regulated by a Real Estate Unit which includes Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers, Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, Home Inspectors, Notary Publics, Camp Resorts, Timeshares, Employment Agencies, Telephone Solicitors, and Whitewater River Outfitters.
Jobot
$70000 - $90000
Los Angeles, CA
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. A top firm in the Due Diligence and Risk Mitigation space seeks a Lead Due Diligence Investigator who ideally also knows quality control to come in and help lead a team of investigators.
Federal Public Defender, District of New Jersey
$81293 - $102500
Newark, NJ
Depending on the needs of the case, investigators identify, investigate, and interview witnesses and experts; locate and obtain relevant records; work with the various court agencies including probation and pretrial services; assist with proffers, evidentiary hearings, trials and sentencings. Investigators should anticipate some work outside normal working hours and on weekends, as well as travel both within and outside of the District of New Jersey as needed for client meetings, witness interviews, record collection, and conferences.
Palm Beach County Public Defender / 15th Circuit
West Palm Beach, FL
The office handles close to 30,000 cases per year and has approximately 200 employees including attorneys, investigators, social workers, and support staff. We are dedicated to protecting, defending, and upholding the constitutional rights of indigent persons to receive high-quality legal representation, fair treatment, and equal justice.
CoventBridge Group
Pensacola, FL
CoventBridge Group is the global leader in full-service investigations providing: Surveillance, SIU and Compliance, Claims Investigation, Counter-Fraud Programs, Desktop Investigations, Social Media, Record Retrieval, Canvasses and Vendor Management programs. The company provides top tier data privacy and security practices, deploys robust case management technology customized to clients’ needs and delivers worldwide coverage via its 1000 employees and affiliates worldwide.
Palm Beach County Public Defender / 15th Circuit
West Palm Beach, FL
The Investigator Intern Program provides the PD-15 with interns so that college students have an opportunity to learn and train, free of charge, in the field of criminal investigation, which exposes interns to an exciting and rewarding career path. Investigator interns learn about and use research- and legal-computer programs, participate in a security class at the jail, pass a background check, and have reliable transportation for traveling to/fr the office and to/fr the jail.