COOKE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Background Investigator
Danville, CA
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Remote
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Part time
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Cooke & Associates, Inc. (CAI) is seeking experienced investigators to conduct thorough, POST-compliant background investigations for public safety candidates in California and across the Western United States. This role involves in-person and remote investigative work, detailed reporting, and interaction with applicants and references to ensure each candidate meets agency hiring standards.
Description
CAI conducts POST background investigations for candidates under consideration for employment in public safety positions. Our clients include law enforcement and fire service agencies throughout California. In this role, investigators are responsible for conducting POST-compliant background investigations that include interviews of applicants, relatives, neighbors, employers and co-workers; and the verification of education, employment, and military experience. Investigators prepare and submit typed reports on their findings.
Duties:
- Conduct background investigations for public safety positions that conform to Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines.
- Collect required documents and evidence, and analyze findings resulting from investigative activities.
- Conduct follow-up investigations and interviews when required regarding any negative information or discrepancies; conduct discrepancy interviews.
- Prepare written background investigation reports that are clear and concise. Reports must comply with all federal, and state consumer reporting law compliance matters, including POST guidelines.
Skills and Experience:
Required:
- POST Background Certification- MUST show proof of successful completion the POST-Certified background investigations course. Course must be a minimum of 32 hours.
- Ability to use tact and discretion when interviewing
- Experience conducting law enforcement or firefighter background investigations.
- Excellent writing skills – narrative reporting skills necessary.
- Basic computer experience and working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher education.
- Prior Law Enforcement experience in backgrounds and or Investigations
- Intermediate or Advanced POST coursework or certifications
- Advanced computer experience and working knowledge of MS word, Excel, and Outlook
Salary and Benefits:
- Pay is based on per project basis depending on background type.
- Remote work is possible