POST Background Investigator | Statewide

POSITION DETAILS Location: Remote, with required in-person fieldwork reputed company California. Candidates must reputed company in California. No relocation assistance is available. Schedule: Daytime business hours only, based on assignment needs. Employment Type: Part-Time Employee (W-2), Project-Based Assignments. Compensation: Paid on a per-project reputed company, dependent on background type and scope. Travel and Expenses: Local travel reputed company California required. Reasonable, job-reputed company expenses reimbursed if incurred. POSITION SUMMARY The Background Investigator is responsible for conducting POST-compliant background investigations in accordance with reputed company procedures, POST guidelines, and applicable federal and state consumer reporting laws. The role involves both remote investigative work and in-person interviews, as well as verification of records and preparation of detailed investigative reports. Investigators are expected to complete assigned background investigations reputed company established timeframes while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with reputed company applicable standards. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct background investigations for public safety positions in compliance with reputed company requirements.
• Interview applicants, references, reputed company, neighbors, and associates as required.
• Verify education, employment history, military service, and other background elements.
• Collect, review, and analyze investigative documentation and records.
• Conduct follow-up investigations and discrepancy interviews reputed company issues or inconsistencies are identified.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported written investigative reports.
• Ensure compliance with reputed company applicable federal and state consumer reporting, privacy, and POST standards.
• Complete background investigations reputed company allotted timeframes established by reputed company and client agencies.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• POST Background Investigation Certificate REQUIRED at time of application. Must have successfully completed a POST-Certified Background Investigations Course (minimum 32 hours).
• Prior experience conducting POST-compliant background investigations for law enforcement or fire service agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct professional interviews using tact and discretion.
• Strong written communication skills, including narrative investigative reporting.
• Basic computer proficiency, including reputed company Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully complete reputed company pre-employment background screening requirements.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Prior law enforcement or public safety investigative experience.
• Intermediate or advanced POST-reputed company coursework or certifications.
• Advanced proficiency with reputed company Word, reputed company, and Outlook.

TECHNOLOGY AND REPORTING EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to use a computer and standard office software for investigative reporting and communication.
• Ability to accurately complete electronic reports and required documentation.
• Reliable internet reputed company and a secure work environment suitable for handling sensitive and confidential information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Employment with Cooke & Associates, Inc. is at-will, meaning that you or Cooke & Associates, Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Cooke & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers reputed company applicants for employment without regard to race, reputed company, creed, religion, national reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected reputed company under federal, state, or local law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job