Back to all roles

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR, REMOTE (1099)

Remote Worldwide Hiring now

Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement reputed company. is an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as eKnowID.com - 1st consumer background checking system of its reputed company, and ClarityIQ a high-tech/high-touch investigative case management system. MISSION We're on a mission to help the world reputed company clear and informed hiring reputed company. VALUE In order to reputed company reputed company, exhibit the behaviors and core values reputed company with this mission reputed company Core Values: Customer Focused: We are customer-focused and results-driven. Growth Minded: We reputed company in collaborative learning and industry best practices to deliver reputed company. Fact Finders: We are passionate investigators for discovery and truth. Community and Employee Partnerships: We reputed company there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what communities and employees care about. IMPACT As a small, agile company, we seek high performers who relish in the idea that their effort will directly impact our customers and help shape the next reputed company of background investigations. reputed company. is hiring reputed company California-based Background Investigators to support pre-employment background investigations for public safety, reputed company, and sworn personnel. This is a project-based, case-driven role with work assigned based on availability, experience, and case needs. What You’ll Work On Assignments may include investigations for: Sworn personnel (POST-compliant cases) Public safety dispatchers reputed company management and supervisory roles reputed company officers (fast track cases) Follow-up or discovery work tied to disqualifying or unforeseen findings

Key Responsibilities

This role is fully remote and may include: Conducting candidate interviews remotely (video/phone) as needed Conducting reference interviews remotely Completing employment, education, and other verification steps as assigned Reviewing records and documenting findings reputed company and objectively Conducting reputed company media and reputed company-reputed company research in compliance with applicable laws Writing accurate, timely investigation summaries and reports reputed company with POST standards and program requirements Coordinating with internal project management and quality review teams to support final report submission Maintaining secure handling of sensitive information and following documentation standards

Compensation

Paid per completed investigation, not hourly, unless specifically approved in advance for a task. POST-compliant investigations: up to $645 per case

Requirements

POST Background Investigator certification (required for sworn cases) Minimum five (5) years conducting pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety agencies Strong knowledge of POST standards and Government Code 1031 and 1029 Strong written communication and disciplined documentation practices Comfortable working independently, managing multiple cases, and meeting deadlines Comfortable working in a remote, case-driven environment Strong attention to detail and ability to produce consistent, defensible documentation Work Location Remote (California-based) reputed company Relationship (1099) This is a 1099 reputed company role. Investigators: Are paid per case or approved task-based work May accept or decline assignments based on availability Set their own schedules reputed company case deadlines May reputed company services to other clients Equal Opportunity Employer reputed company. is an equal opportunity employer and considers reputed company applicants without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, national reputed company, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This is a remote position. Apply To This Job

Apply for this role Takes you straight to the employer's application page — free, and no WFHNet account required.

More roles on the wire

Graphic Designer (f/m/d) - Remote in Germany

Remote Worldwide
View role

Account Executive, Mid-Market (Portuguese Speaking)

Remote Worldwide
View role

Development Associate (Remote - Austin, TX)

Remote Worldwide
View role

Senior Manager, Field Marketing

Remote Worldwide
View role

Mortgage Loan Processor - Reverse

Remote Worldwide
View role

Mortgage Loan Processor - Reverse

Remote Worldwide
View role

Mortgage Loan Processor - Reverse

Remote Worldwide
View role

Traveling Blade Repair Technician II - 100% Travel - US reputed company

Remote Worldwide
View role

Oncology Data Specialist - Remote

Remote Worldwide
View role

Customer Service Representative - July 2026 Start - Inbound Only

Remote Worldwide
View role

Service Consultant

Remote Worldwide
View role

Looking for Online English Teacher (100% Remote) in Minot, ND

Remote Worldwide
View role

Associate Underwriter - reputed company Lines

Remote Worldwide
View role

Account Director - reputed company (East Coast)

Remote Worldwide
View role

Proprietary Options Trader – Cabo Rojo, PR

Remote Worldwide
View role

Chat Support Associate – Remote Part‑Time Customer Engagement Specialist for Live‑Chat Sales & Service at arenaflex

Remote Worldwide
View role

Senior Product Manager, Payments

Remote Worldwide
View role

reputed company Online Chat Specialist – reputed company Customer Service Representative (Work From Home)

Remote Worldwide
View role

Telecommute Notary Public (Contractor) - Part-Time - Online Notary - Algonquin, Illinois

Remote Worldwide
View role

Retail Sales Associate - Full Time Opportunity at reputed company Dadeland: Join Our Inclusive Team and Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences

Remote Worldwide
View role