Background Investigation Jobs
568,020 open positions · Updated daily
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.
Plasma Machine Operator
Company: Construction Services LLC
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posted Aug 04, 2025
Minimum 5 years' previous experience operating plasma cutting machine (CNC preferred). Must Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
Certified Special Education Substitute Teacher - Up to $196 daily
Company: Kokua Education
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posted Aug 04, 2025
Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education (EC-12) - proof of valid certification required. A valid Texas Teacher's certificate is required for all…
Part-time Substitute Teacher - Austin, TX
Company: Kokua Education
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Aug 04, 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.
Marine Electrician
Company: Construction Services LLC
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Aug 04, 2025
Must have knowledge of electrical mechanical, and shipbuilding practices. Ability to use power and hand tools and read composite blueprints, computer printouts,…
Security Shift Supervisor - Armed
Company: Allied Universal
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posted Aug 04, 2025
As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local…
Certified Bilingual Spanish Substitute Teacher - Up to $195 daily
Company: Kokua Education
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posted Aug 04, 2025
One of the following Texas Teacher Certifications (proof of valid certification required): A valid Texas Teacher's certificate is required for all Pre-K4 and…
Structural Welder
Company: Construction Services LLC
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posted Aug 04, 2025
5+ years' work experience in shipbuilding, ship repair and/or heavy steel fabrication. Must successfully pass 1st class Skill Test.
Certified Bilingual Spanish Substitute Teacher - Up to $222 daily
Company: Kokua Education
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Aug 04, 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.
Physician – Ophthalmologist
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: French Camp, California
Posted Aug 04, 2025
Locum Tenens Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Company: Jobot Health
Location: Illinois
Posted Aug 04, 2025