Background Investigator — Compliance & Risk Analyst

Llboearlychildhood; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO) is seeking a dedicated investigator to conduct comprehensive background investigations, verify documents, and prepare suitability determinations for potential employees in Cass Lake, MN.

The role involves developing and reviewing departmental policies, interviewing applicants and references, reviewing records, and producing clear, evidence-based investigative reports while maintaining strict confidentiality. Native American preference applies.

Qualifications

• AA degree in criminal justice, public administration, human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Three years of experience in investigations, law enforcement, human resources, compliance, auditing, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews, analyze information, document evidence, and prepare written reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, review, and revise departmental policies, procedures, administrative guidelines, and related documents.
• Prepare policy summaries, revisions, recommendations, and briefing materials for management and Tribal leadership.
• Conduct comprehensive background investigations in accordance with LLBO policies, applicable law, and other requirements.
• Interview applicants, references, former employers, and other appropriate sources.
• Verify employment history, education, professional credentials, and other information provided by applicants.
• Review authorized criminal history, driving records, court records, employment records, and other relevant documentation.
• Conduct database and public record research consistent with privacy and legal requirements.
• Identify discrepancies, omissions, or potentially significant information and conduct follow-up.
• Analyze information to determine eligibility, suitability, compliance, or risk.
• Apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and adjudicative guidelines.
• Weigh relevant facts and make objective, evidence-based determinations.
• Prepare clear, accurate, objective, and well-documented investigative reports.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of investigative information and personnel records.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure investigative documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conduct investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and workplace complaints, policy violations, and other assigned matters.

Skills

Investigations

Interviews

Documentation

Confidentiality

Compliance

Education

AA degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO) is seeking a dedicated investigator to conduct comprehensive background investigations, verify documents, and prepare suitability determinations for potential employees in Cass Lake, MN.

The role involves developing and reviewing departmental policies, interviewing applicants and references, reviewing records, and producing clear, evidence-based investigative reports while maintaining strict confidentiality. Native American preference applies.