Background Investigator - Variable Hour

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring rate for this position is $33.74/hour

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• →High School diploma, GED, or equivalent 

Experience:   

• →Two years working in a governmental or contract investigative agency performing pre-employment public safety background investigations. 

Licenses and Certifications Required:   

• →You must be eligible to obtain an OSN through the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. 

• →You must be eligible to obtain a CVSA certification. 

• →Possession of a valid Colorado driver’s license. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• →Law Enforcement experience 

• →Law Enforcement and investigative databases 

• →Microsoft Office  

• →CVSA Certified 

Knowledge: 

• →Principles and practices of investigation and research, including interviewing techniques, conflict management, and methods and techniques of negotiation. 

• →Electronic information systems to access data. 

• →Principles of identification, report writing and techniques. 

• →Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting. 

• →Research techniques, statistical analysis, and data collection. 

• →Basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations. 

• →Relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances related to the legal requirements of background investigations and hiring practices of applicants. 

Skills:   

• →Strong interpersonal skills  

• →Skill in the use of Microsoft Windows-based programs 

• →Strong customer service skills 

• →Skills in customer relations, crisis communications management, public speaking and media relations 

• →Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors 

• →Work within stringent deadlines. 

• →Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks to complete work. 

Abilities:   

• →Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials. 

• →Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. 

• →Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  

• →Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce. 

• →Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner. 

• →Effectively evaluate suitability of an applicant and prepare sound verification for recommendations based on research and analysis. 

• →Demonstrate sensitivity of diverse cultures and individuals. 

• →Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information. 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Essential Personnel:  

• →When a local announcement of an emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 

Physical Demands: 

• →Sedentary physical work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time 

• →Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking. 

• →Frequent repetitive motion 

• →Frequent sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time. 

• →Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person. 

• →Occasional driving 

• →Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work. 

• →Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision. 

• →Occasional reaching; grasping; frequent repetitive motion; writing. 

• →Occasional lifting, carrying 

• →Occasional pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing 

• →Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents 

• →Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and vehicle 

Work Environment: 

• →Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions 

Equipment Used: 

• →Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases  

• →This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment 

• →This position requires the use of law enforcement and public databases 

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.