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Central Arizona College

Professor of HVACR

Coolidge, AZ · On-site

Background Verification: As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required ...

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Librarian

Coolidge, AZ

$51K - $55K/yr

Background Verification: As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required ...

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Infographic showing various Part Time Background Verification job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,247 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Background Investigator

JAMES CITY COUNTY

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

$35/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

James City County rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

766th of 855 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Background Investigator

Apply now Job no: 40000441
Work type: Part Time
Location: Williamsburg
Categories: Law Enforcement

Job Summary

Responsible for independently conducting background investigations for all civilian and sworn candidates for the Department. This includes evaluation of personal, financial, and criminal history for all law enforcement candidates.

Part-time Position: 25 hours/week
Salary: Starts at $35/hour DOQ

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive background investigations, including reviews of criminal records, driving histories, credit reports, military service, employment, and educational backgrounds.
Interviews applicants, references, former employers, and other relevant sources to assess the applicant's character, integrity, qualifications, and truthfulness.
Verifies credentials provided by candidates including education, military discharges, employment history, and professional or legal certifications.
Coordinates schedules for polygraph examinations and communicates with the polygraph examiner regarding results.
Assists Human Resources with coordinating psychological evaluations and medical and physical screenings as part of the applicant selection process.
Compiles comprehensive investigative files and prepares narrative reports documenting investigative findings.
Provides objective assessments and recommendations regarding applicant's suitability for employment.
Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises discretion when handling sensitive applicant and investigative information.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field is preferred.
Minimum of five years of law enforcement experience required.
Knowledge of law enforcement practices, investigative techniques, and background investigation procedures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain objectivity, and make well-supported recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, outside agencies, and other stakeholders.
Requires the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain the integrity of investigative records.

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until September 1, 2026. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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