Public Safety Background Investigator (IA)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking an Internal Affairs & Background Investigator for SF Adult Probation Department. The role conducts confidential background investigations and internal affairs inquiries on sworn and non-sworn personnel, ensuring compliance with POST, Gov.

Code, and POBR regulations. The ideal candidate demonstrates investigative rigor, discretion, and strong report writing while coordinating with Human Resources, County Counsel, and oversight bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two (2) years of professional investigative experience in a government or contract agency.
• California Class C Driver’s License required at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations including pre- and post-conditional offers.
• Perform internal affairs investigations with structured interviews and evidence collection.
• Prepare detailed legally defensible investigative reports.
• Maintain confidential case files and evidence logs.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Interviewing

Report writing

Discretion

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Criminal history databases

Case management systems

Evidence handling

Job description

City and County of San Francisco is seeking an Internal Affairs & Background Investigator for SF Adult Probation Department. The role conducts confidential background investigations and internal affairs inquiries on sworn and non-sworn personnel, ensuring compliance with POST, Gov.

Code, and POBR regulations. The ideal candidate demonstrates investigative rigor, discretion, and strong report writing while coordinating with Human Resources, County Counsel, and oversight bodies.