Job Description

• Conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations on a project basis.
• Analyze applications from various municipal government agencies, highlighting key information.
• Undertake extensive online and telephonic research to gather relevant data.
• Efficiently manage and deliver investigation reports within agreed deadlines.
• Utilize experience in conducting both in-person and remote candidate interviews.
• Perform neighborhood and relationship interviews as part of comprehensive background checks.
• Proactively identify information gaps and inconsistencies, strategizing effective ways to gather necessary data.
• Execute criminal background checks and civil lawsuit verifications using public records.
• Prepare organized lists to streamline the background check process.
• Edit and refine reports to ensure grammatical accuracy and content quality.
• Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• College Degree in Journalism, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Pre-Law, Paralegal, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investigative or related roles, including journalism, investigative reporting, or criminal investigations.
• Strong ability to work independently and handle a dynamic, varied caseload.
• Proficient in conducting in-depth interviews, whether in-person or remotely, to gather insights and information.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, and communication skills—clear, concise reporting is essential.
• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion and trustworthiness.
• Familiarity with criminal databases and overseeing investigations from initiation to conclusion.
• Highly tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Docs, Excel, and adaptability to new investigative tools and software.
• Strong social media investigative abilities, including proficiency in identifying leads, verifying sources, and researching backgrounds online.
• Must pass Security Clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or already possess one.

Key Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail : Critical for thorough, accurate investigations, and ensuring clarity and precision in final reports.
• Ethical Integrity : Vital for unbiased investigations, ensuring objectivity and maintaining trust in background checks.
• Clear Communication : Essential for conducting interviews, reporting findings, and communicating with clients effectively.
• Analytical Mindset : Needed to identify gaps, strategize data collection, and interpret findings to provide meaningful insights.
• Time Management : Important for juggling multiple investigations and meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Flexible, remote working schedule.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects.
• Competitive project-based compensation, commensurate with experience and the nature of the investigation.
• Paid Case by Case basis