Remote Public-Safety Background Investigator (On-Call)

City and County of Denver; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

City and County of Denver is expanding its Pre-Employment Background Investigations Team to support the Denver Sheriff Department by conducting comprehensive background investigations for public-trust positions. This on-call role offers a Monday–Friday day schedule with up to 39 hours per week and remote work within a 100-mile radius of Denver.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of background investigation experience, strong report-writing skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Two years of background investigation experience.
• Education/experience equivalency may substitute for minimum experience.
• Valid Driver's License required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for Denver Sheriff Department applicants.
• Complete required video interviews with applicants.
• Contact supervisors, coworkers, and references to verify information.
• Write high-quality, well-structured investigative reports.
• Verify and clarify applicant information through follow-up inquiries and research.
• Make diligent attempts to corroborate any adverse information.
• Travel as needed for in-person file reviews or investigations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all investigative materials.

Skills

Investigative interviewing

Report writing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

City and County of Denver is expanding its Pre-Employment Background Investigations Team to support the Denver Sheriff Department by conducting comprehensive background investigations for public-trust positions. This on-call role offers a Monday–Friday day schedule with up to 39 hours per week and remote work within a 100-mile radius of Denver.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of background investigation experience, strong report-writing skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach.