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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.
Principal Data Scientist - NLP
Company: Capital One
Location: New York, NY
Posted Aug 13, 2025
A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative…
Family Medicine Full-Time Opportunity ($60,000 sign-on-bonus)
Company: Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Aerial Lineman, Directional Bore Crew, Coaxial Cable Splicers, Concrete and Asphalt Workers
Company: Clover Cable
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Competence in using hand tools and power tools for construction tasks. CDL drivers with field experience. Proficient in field service operations with hands-on…
Fire Sprinkler Designer/Project Manager
Company: American Fire Systems, Inc
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. Minimum Level II NICET certification in the desired field required (or the ability to obtain Level II…
General Laborer / Mechanic trainee
Company: Aspex Corporation
Location: Poway, CA
Posted Aug 13, 2025
This is a general help position that only requires a valid drivers license. A background in automotive will have a strong advantage.
Senior Software Engineer
Company: Capital One
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies.
Journeyperson Electrician Texas Licensed
Company: GREATER SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS, INC
Location: United States
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Valid Journeyperson Electrician license or equivalent certification. Utilize hand tools and electrical testing devices such as ohmmeters to troubleshoot…
Lead Machine Learning Engineer (ML Algorithms, Deep Learning, Python, AWS)
Company: Capital One
Location: New York, NY
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Master's or doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a similar field. You’ll participate in the detailed technical design,…
Locum Pediatric Rheumatologists – Nationwide Opportunities
Company: Jobot Health
Location: Nationwide
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Psychiatry Opportunity in Ohio - up to $389k base salary + 34 paid days off annually
Company: Southern Ohio Medical Center
Location: Portsmouth, Ohio
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Journeyman Plumber
Company: NSC Staffing
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Aug 13, 2025
Must have Journeyman Plumber license! Work off of ladders or lifts. Will be working on commercial projects, $35-40, Start time is 7am, 40-50 hours a week.