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.
Regional Controller
Company: Maxim Crane Works LP
Location: Houston, TX
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Develops variance analysis to explain monthly performance drivers. This role is crucial in actively developing, supporting, and executing a financial strategy…
Staff Analyst II
Company: City of Santa Clara
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Assigned programs could include housing development, housing policy analysis, community development, public works capital improvement program project…
Culinary Director
Company: Confidential
Location: Glendale, AZ
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Must maintain a current driver’s license. Experience in team management, demonstrating the ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff effectively.
Enterprise Product Risk Lifecycle Analyst
Company: PayPal
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Jul 31, 2025
We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account…
After-School Substitute Teachers Wanted – Flexible Hours Available
Company: ChildCare Careers
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Implement lesson plans and activities provided by the lead teacher or program coordinator. Supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities.
Principal Engineer, AI Infrastructure
Company: DigitalOcean
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Help design and implement further self-service capabilities for our customers by providing reliable and predictable API capabilities for upstack service teams.
Milling Machine Operator
Company: 01057 - Heidelberg Materials NE LLC
Location: Frazer, PA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise…
JARS Arcadia Security
Company: JARS Cannabis
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posted Jul 31, 2025
Monitor and authorize entry and exit of employees, customers, and visitors. Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a valid Arizona Facility Agent (…
Accountant
Company: City of Bell Gardens
Location: Bell Gardens, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Preparing journal entries; assists in the preparation of year end…
General Ledger Accountant
Company: Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Location: Kirkland, WA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Summary of Responsibilities: Directs and manages the daily accounting activities of the college including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable,…
Software Engineer
Company: Fixity Technologies LLC
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Strong technical analysis, design, and development skills. Familiarity of Core Banking processes and Software.
Principal Engineer, AI Infrastructure
Company: DigitalOcean
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Help design and implement further self-service capabilities for our customers by providing reliable and predictable API capabilities for upstack service teams.