Remote Pre-Employment Background Investigator - On-Call

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking a Pre-employment Background Investigator to support the Denver Sheriff Department. The role conducts comprehensive background investigations for public-trust positions, including video interviews and references checks, and writes detailed investigative reports with strict confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of background investigation experience, strong report-writing skills, and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work both

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of background investigation experience required.
• Strong report-writing and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for Denver Sheriff Department applicants.
• Complete video interviews with applicants to gather detailed information relevant to suitability for public-trust roles.
• Contact supervisors, coworkers, and references to verify and expand upon provided information.
• Write high-quality, well-structured investigative reports in alignment with guidelines.
• Verify and clarify applicant information through follow-up inquiries and additional research as needed.
• Make diligent attempts to corroborate any adverse, inconsistent, or derogatory information uncovered.
• Travel as needed for in-person file reviews or investigative requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all materials and sensitive applicant information.

Skills

Investigative report writing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City and County of Denver is seeking a Pre-employment Background Investigator to support the Denver Sheriff Department. The role conducts comprehensive background investigations for public-trust positions, including video interviews and references checks, and writes detailed investigative reports with strict confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of background investigation experience, strong report-writing skills, and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work both