Background Investigation Jobs
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Background Investigation positions are experiencing a surge as companies tighten compliance and data security. The defense, aviation, healthcare, and fintech sectors now require rigorous background checks to meet regulatory mandates and protect critical assets. This demand fuels rapid hiring, offering professionals a chance to work on high-impact projects and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Roles span from investigator, analyst, and compliance officer to field officer and digital forensic specialist. Typical duties include gathering public and proprietary records, conducting interviews, verifying credentials, and leveraging tools such as LexisNexis, Accuity, Palantir, and OSINT platforms like Maltego. Analysts also apply risk scoring models and generate actionable reports for hiring managers or security teams.
Salary transparency is vital because background investigators deal with sensitive data and high-stakes decisions. Clear pay ranges help attract talent with niche skills, benchmark against cybersecurity or risk management roles, and ensure fair compensation for the rigorous training required, such as CBSP or CISA certifications.
Senior Data Scientist
Company: PlayStation Global
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Aug 22, 2025
This is more than a modeling role—you’ll shape our fraud prevention strategy, design robust experiments, and partner with engineering, payments, and compliance…
Residential Plumber (No On-Call)
Company: Tankless Industries LLC
Location: King of Prussia, PA
Posted Aug 22, 2025
You have experience in a company van or truck completing service calls. Along with a clean driving and criminal background.
Lead Engineering Manager (Blockchain & Tokenization) - Executive Director
Company: Morgan Stanley
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Oversee design, architecture, and implementation of blockchain-based solutions, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Custodian, Terminal
Company: Estes Express Lines
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Maintain the cleanliness of the employee break room. Collect and organize all trailer load bars. Clear walkways and all public access areas during winter…
Construction Laborer
Company: Western Door and Gate, LLC
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posted Aug 22, 2025
We are the experts for products, installations, and maintenance of residential garage doors, automated gates, and camera systems as well as commercial and…
WHE Welder (1st shift)
Company: Alfa Laval
Location: Houston, TX
Posted Aug 22, 2025
As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in performing duties to disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble, perform welding and test Welded…
Flexible Transit Enforcement Officer
Company: Inter-Con Security
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Assist riders with questions, concerns, and directions in a courteous and helpful manner. Transit Enforcement Officers play a key role in maintaining public…
Senior Living Culinary Director
Company: Confidential
Location: Tempe, AZ
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Purchase foods and supplies; Inventories and supervises storage of incoming food and supplies. The Culinary Director assures that the kitchen and associates…
Certified Electrician 1
Company: Sunrun Installation Services, Inc.
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Must possess a valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent per local and state requirements, e.g. wireman license.
Concierge Security Specialist
Company: Inter-Con Security
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Background in hospitality, customer service, or front desk roles. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk or lobby area.
UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Psychiatry Clinic
Company: University of Illinois
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but…
Project Manager (Las Vegas, NV)
Company: Orion Security Solutions
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Must have a valid driver’s license and proper vehicle registration. Handle escalated customer calls as needed. Complete projects as requested by management.