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OpenAI

Technical Abuse Investigator

New York, NY · On-site +1

$158K - $425K/yr

This role will work PST and is open to remote work within the United States, though we heavily ... Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and ...

Kentech Consulting Inc

LEAD INVESTIGATOR: W2

Miami, FL · Remote

$45K/yr

... Background Investigator to conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations for municipal government and law enforcement clients. This is a full-time, W-2 remote position ideal for ...

Kentech Consulting, Inc.

LEAD INVESTIGATOR: W2

$45K/yr

... Background Investigator to conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations for municipal government and law enforcement clients. This is a full-time, W-2 remote position ideal for ...

WCC

Healthcare Investigator/Auditor

Dallas, TX · Remote

... Background Check required Job Summary Seeking a full-time, remote, Program Integrity Analyst II to assist with investigations and administrative actions relating to Medicare/Medicaid claims.

Efi global

Senior Fire Investigator

Edmond, OK · On-site +1

We are seeking an experienced Fire Investigator based in the greater Tulsa or Oklahoma City area to support complex origin and cause investigations in a fulltime, remote role . This position is ideal ...

Efi global

Senior Fire Investigator

Tulsa, OK · On-site +1

We are seeking an experienced Fire Investigator based in the greater Tulsa or Oklahoma City area to support complex origin and cause investigations in a fulltime, remote role . This position is ideal ...

Efi global

Senior Fire Investigator

Stillwater, OK · On-site +1

We are seeking an experienced Fire Investigator based in the greater Tulsa or Oklahoma City area to support complex origin and cause investigations in a fulltime, remote role . This position is ideal ...

Efi global

Senior Fire Investigator

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1

We are seeking an experienced Fire Investigator based in the greater Tulsa or Oklahoma City area to support complex origin and cause investigations in a fulltime, remote role . This position is ideal ...

WCC

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CFE/Special Investigator/Healthcare Auditor

Columbia, SC · Remote

... Background Check required Job Summary Seeking a full-time, remote, Program Integrity Analyst II to assist with investigations and administrative actions relating to Medicare/Medicaid claims.

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How much do full time remote background investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time remote background investigator in the United States is $70,123.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Remote Background Investigator vs Part Time On-Site Background Investigator?

AspectFull Time Remote Background InvestigatorPart Time On-Site Background Investigator
Work EnvironmentRemote, home-basedOn-site, office or client location
CredentialsTypically requires background check experience, security clearance, or related certificationsSimilar credentials, often same certifications
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by government agencies, private firms for remote investigationsCommon in local agencies, private firms with on-site roles
Work HoursFull-time, consistent schedulePart-time, flexible or fixed hours

Full Time Remote Background Investigators work primarily from home, handling cases remotely, while Part Time On-Site Background Investigators perform investigations at physical locations. Both roles often require similar credentials and are used across government and private sectors. The main difference lies in the work environment and hours, with remote roles offering more flexibility and on-site roles providing direct, in-person investigation opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Remote Background Investigator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 21% Full Time, 76% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,123 per year, or $33.7 per hour.

Background Investigator: Independent Contractor/1099 (Experienced)

1FORCE

Owens Cross Roads, AL • Remote

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Background Investigator - Independent Contractor/1099

Federal Background Investigations Division

1FORCE is currently seeking to engage with experienced Contractors and federally credentialed Background Investigators to conduct personnel security background investigations in a contractor capacity in support of our client's contracts with the federal government. We have work nationwide and if you currently hold credentials on a federal personnel security background investigations contract (or have held government credentials in the last 2 years), we want to partner to provide immediate, weekly work opportunities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Complete record searches.
  • Conduct face-to-face interviews to elicit information about applicants seeking federal positions, contract positions or positions within the military.
  • Obtain factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a report of investigation, containing all pertinent facts, of an individual's background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions.
  • Investigators work from home, set their own schedules, and work independently.
  • Self-motivated, highly independent, and prepared to work non-traditional hours (i.e., evenings and weekends).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Federally credentialed and experienced investigators will have met the background investigations national training standards and have 12 months or more of consecutive experience performing executive branch investigations.
  • Superior organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written formats.
  • Strong computer and typing skills for composing narrative reports of investigation in FWS and utilizing PIPS or other federally supported case management/reporting system.
  • Sufficient E&O liability, car insurance and personal insurance.

**All candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a TOP SECRET level security clearance.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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