California Licensed Background Investigator

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Background Investigator, Remote (1099).

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting candidate and reference interviews remotely as needed
• Completing employment, education, and verification steps while documenting findings
• Conducting social media and open-source research in compliance with applicable laws

Required Qualifications

• POST Background Investigator certification (required for sworn cases)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety agencies
• Strong knowledge of POST standards and Government Code 1031 and 1029
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, case-driven environment
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines