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.
Custodian
Company: Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Jul 30, 2025
To maintain the ChicagoCAC as a clean and safe environment for all clients, employees, partners and guests. The Custodian has a low-level range of discretion…
Principal Data Scientist - Remote
Company: Optum
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
The Principal Data Scientist plays a key technical contributor in the design and development of state-of-the-art ML for medical applications.
Custodial Specialist
Company: H-E-B
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Cleans offices, restrooms, lobbies, break rooms, recreational facilities, and conference rooms; dusts furniture and fixtures as needed.
Security - Night
Company: White Lodging - JW Marriott Austin
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Jul 30, 2025
The Security Officer will be responsible for promoting a safe environment for guests and associates of the hotel, assisting in maintaining order, enforcing…
Shipping Lift Operator
Company: H-E-B
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Proactively assists other Partners through their own actions, such as sharing information about technical matters, facility-specific knowledge, processes, and…
Custodian
Company: AKA Head Start
Location: El Cajon, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Reports and responds to emergency calls for custodial assistance; No person will be denied employment, discriminated against, or prohibited from participating…
Director of Pharmacy Ridgecrest, CA Travel Contract
Company: RPh on the Go
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Director of Pharmacy experience required.
STAFF ANALYST (VISUAL DESIGNER)
Company: HOUSTON AIRPORT SYSTEM
Location: Houston, TX
Posted Jul 30, 2025
PREFERENCESThe successful candidate will possess the following skills: • Bilingual skills preferred; • Excellent written communication and visual storytelling;…
Contractor for Home Assembly of Fitness Equipment and Home Furnishings-San Jose CA
Company: AIT Worldwide Home Delivery
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Must own hand and power tools and have the experience and mechanical aptitude to build products to manufacturer specifications.
Call Center Representative - App Services
Company: Vertical Screen Inc.
Location: Warminster, PA
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Assist in the research of the background screening process through outbound contact (calls and emails) in order to obtain information.
Marketing Specialist - University Relations
Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, or related field. The person in this role is expert in all facets of successful marketing communications…
Wellness Coordinator
Company: Optum
Location: Dallas, TX
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Process incoming and outgoing referrals, and prior authorizations, including intake, notification, and census roles. 2+ years of customer service experience.