The specific nature of the investigation depends on the industry in which the business or organization operates.
This typically includes information such as previous employers and education but can also include more detailed information related to criminal activities, conflicts of interest, or credit factors. The central role of a background investigator is researching a potential employee’s background to verify application information. Train new personnel in the functions, processes and duties of background investigating.īackground Investigator Duties and Responsibilitiesīased on job postings that we analyzed, most background investigators share several essential responsibilities:.Departmental Ethics Coordinator - Attended meetings with other departmental coordinators of Target 100 Ethics Program to discuss and implement corporate-wide ideas for ethical standards of excellence.Departmental Auditor - Confidentially audited all vendors to ensure our department was receiving correct information.Created and updated background investigation reports for each applicant and/or volunteer being considered for employment.Communicated and reported the status for each background search to Human Resource Representatives at each Tenet-owned-facility.
Perform state and federal criminal background searches, credit reports, driving records, verification of educational degrees/certificates, and any state or national license held by applicant.Review applications for any misleading information or discrepancies to determine the best approach to achieve a more thorough background investigation for each applicant.Investigated all applicants being considered for employment with a Tenet Healthcare Hospital or facility.Thoroughly reviewed ROIs prior to transmission. Took notation during interviews and typed reports of investigation (ROIs) from data collected utilizing PIPS.Coordinated with field supervisor(s) and review personnel concerning questions/inquiries about casework or reporting procedures.Assessed data from various databases and information systems to check for inconsistencies related to the applicant's background, financial information, possible criminal history, etc. Performed record searches at various institutions, including educational, financial, law enforcement agencies, civil courthouses, and medical/mental health facilities.Interviewed subjects and references in person or by telephone gathering, compiling and analyzing information relevant to applicants. Contacted applicants to schedule background interviews for positions involving access to sensitive compartment information (SCI), classified information, or non-classified information.
Reviewed all case notes, case messages, or case-related reports utilizing OPM's Personnel Information Processing System (PIPS) prior to scheduling interviews.
Responsible for problem solving and communicating effectively orally and writing on a professional level.Completed complex cases which involved prominent subjects or derogatory information of a highly sensitive nature.Conducted thorough background investigations on persons that required government security clearances.Compiled and transmitted reports into the Personal Investigations Processing Systems (PIPS).Prepared detailed and comprehensive written reports and analysis of findings for submission and review to senior government and contracting officials.