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.
Security Officer - Armed Full Time
Company: Allied Universal
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posted Aug 18, 2025
A valid driver's license is required and must meet Allied Universal driver policy requirements for driving positions only. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Company: Tentek, Inc.
Location: Glendale, CA
Posted Aug 18, 2025
Systems Reliability Engineers use a software engineering approach to architect, design, automate, monitor, and build applications at scale.
Certified Special Education Substitute Teacher - Up to $207 daily
Company: Kokua Education
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Aug 18, 2025
Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education (EC-12) - proof of valid certification required. A valid Texas Teacher's certificate is required for all…
Long-term Substitute Teacher - $210 daily
Company: Kokua Education
Location: New York, NY
Posted Aug 18, 2025
Teach 5 consistent days/week in the same school and teaching assignment. Access full-time teaching opportunities at top rated K-12 schools.
Certified Bilingual Spanish Substitute Teacher - Up to $153 daily
Company: Kokua Education
Location: Dallas, TX
Posted Aug 18, 2025
A valid Texas Teacher's certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Ability to pass state & federal background checks.
Armed Security Officer - Retail Patrol
Company: Allied Universal
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posted Aug 18, 2025
A valid driver's license is required for driving positions and must meet Allied Universal Driver Policy requirements. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist)- MHB/MHS
Company: BJC Medical Group
Location: Belleville, Illinois
Posted Aug 18, 2025
Division Chief of Addiction Psychiatry - Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Company: Tufts Medicine
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Posted Aug 18, 2025
Certified Bilingual Spanish Substitute Teacher - Up to $222 daily
Company: Kokua Education
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Aug 18, 2025
A valid Texas Teacher's certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Ability to pass state & federal background checks.
Movement Disorders Specialist
Company: St. Luke’s University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Posted Aug 18, 2025
Part-time Substitute Teacher - up to $135 daily
Company: Kokua Education
Location: Dallas, TX
Posted Aug 18, 2025
Ability to pass state & federal background checks. Minimum of 48 college credit hours. Out-of-pocket costs will be reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments.