Temporary Background Investigator

About The Position
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dedicated and thorough Background Investigator to join our team! This civilian position plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and security of our organization by vetting applicants. If you have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for accuracy, and a commitment to confidentiality, we invite you to apply and help us maintain the highest standards of trust and compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough background investigations for employment with the Sheriff’s Office, identifying inconsistencies, omissions, falsifications, and verifying minimum qualifications.
• Ensure compliance with California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct background investigations for sworn and non‑sworn personnel.
• Perform field investigations and interviews with former employers, coworkers, neighbors, personal references, and law‑enforcement officials.
• Collect and verify information through telephone, email correspondence, and in‑person interviews.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive investigative reports and correspondence.
• Coordinate pre‑employment Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Review court, police, public, and governmental records relevant to background investigations.
• Maintain organized and confidential background investigation records.
• Stay current on applicable federal, state, and local laws related to background investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate
Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• POST Background Investigator Training Certificate preferred.

• Modern law enforcement principles, practices, and investigative procedures.
• POST selection standards and guidelines.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Research methods, investigative techniques, and sources of background information.
• Techniques for discreetly obtaining sensitive information.
• Report writing, business correspondence, and record‑keeping practices.
• Customer service principles and effective public interaction.
• English language usage, grammar, spelling, and composition.
• Modern office equipment, computer systems, and software applications relevant to investigative work.

• Conduct comprehensive background investigations with accuracy and objectivity.
• Analyze, compare, and interpret information to identify discrepancies and draw logical conclusions.
• Gather, evaluate, and synthesize facts and evidence.
• Apply laws, policies, regulations, and standards relevant to background investigations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well‑organized reports.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times.
• Approach investigations neutrally and report findings objectively.
• Work independently, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Exercise tact, initiative, prudence, and sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems and modern business tools.
• Communicate professionally and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, applicants, and external contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Required
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Program Manager I – Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a program related field. In addition, two years performing supervisory, administrative, analytical or fiscal work in a program related field.
Program Manager II – One year of experience equivalent to Program Manager I.

How To Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at  An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be…