Background Investigation Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Call Center Representative

Company: Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Efficiently manage a high volume of inbound calls in a fast-paced environment. Access cardholder accounts to provide information about payments and benefits…

Culinary Operations Leader

Company: Monri Hospitality Group LLC

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Strong financial skills: COGS, food/labor cost, scheduling. Bonus: pastry oversight, bilingual, Mediterranean/fusion background.

Dental Marketing, Public Relations (PR) Manager or Assistant, Healthcare

Company: A+ Dental

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

College degrees and experience in management, on-line and off-line marketing media, SEO, AdWords campaigns, Google analytics, PPC, website design/hosting,…

AI Platform Engineer

Company: Crowe LLP

Location: Woodland Hills, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Software engineering experience in a production environment, with a strong background in system design and architecture.

HR People Data Analyst - TikTok&RD Mid-platform - San Jose

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Understand the business deeply, through data analysis, research, interviews and other methods to proactively identify and predict strategic issues and come up…

Security Supervisor (Sergeant)

Company: Condor Security of America Inc.

Location: Pleasanton, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Must complete and maintain state Guard Certification as prescribed by presiding state law. Possession of state Guard Card certification.

Advanced Marine Electrician - San Diego, CA

Company: Serco North America

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.

Retail Sales Specialist (full-time/part-time)

Company: Living Spaces

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Team –Actively support and contribute to the department team, sales team, and store team with the goal of helping the entire team delight guests and achieve…

ELECTRICIAN

Company: Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources

Location: Los Angeles County, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Under the direction of an Electrician Supervisor or other lead supervisor, the candidate will be responsible for performing professional electrical installation…

Visual Designer, GSS Creative Ops

Company: Amazon

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Making critical judgment calls regarding quality standards. Proficiency with industry design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma.

Small Business Liason Manager

Company: Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Build, develop and maintain relationships with federal, state and local government agencies, corporations, prime contractors, and other major buyers, especially…

Plumber

Company: CPI Service

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2025

Company provided van, cellphone and gas card. 5+ years of Commercial service plumbing experience. Experience using plumbing software (e.g. HousecallPro,…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Background Investigation roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level investigators earn between $45,000 and $60,000 annually, while mid‑level professionals range from $60,000 to $85,000. Senior investigators typically earn $85,000 to $110,000, and managerial positions can command $110,000 to $140,000, with regional variations reflecting cost of living and demand.
What skills and certifications are essential for a career in background investigation?
Core skills include investigative research, data analysis, OSINT, legal and regulatory compliance, and report writing. Key certifications are Certified Background Screening Professional (CBSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer. Proficiency with LexisNexis, Accuity, Palantir, Checkr, and Maltego enhances employability.
Can Background Investigation jobs be performed remotely?
Many analyst, compliance, and digital forensic roles are fully remote, accessed via secure VPNs and cloud‑based reporting tools. Field investigators and on‑site compliance officers typically require physical presence, but hybrid models are increasingly common.
What are common career progression paths in background investigation?
Typical advancement follows Investigator → Senior Investigator → Lead Investigator → Manager → Director. Digital forensic specialists may progress to Senior Forensic Lead or Chief Security Officer, while compliance roles can evolve into Regulatory Affairs Lead or Head of Risk Management.
What trends are shaping the background investigation industry?
The industry is moving toward AI‑driven screening, machine‑learning risk scoring, and automated credential verification. Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and emerging data‑privacy laws drives new protocols. Cloud‑based platforms, blockchain credential verification, and expanded demand from fintech, healthcare, and defense sectors are also accelerating growth.

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