VHBE Background Investigator

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The set hiring rate for this position is $33/hourly

This is classified as VHBE or VHNE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work up to 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holiday. VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. 

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, July 21, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Background Investigator conduct pre-employment background investigations on Detentions/Courts, Aurora911, Aurora Fire Department, and Aurora Police Department candidates to determine suitability of employment; and perform other related work as required. Additional duties will include CVSA interviews/investigations. This position is for VHBE (limited benefits; 32-40hrs/wk) and VHNE (non-benefited; 20-30hrs/wk).

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conducts thorough and complete background investigations according to department and City Human Resources policies, applicable laws, and procedural requirements.
• Reviews applications/personal history statements (and other documents, as required to determine suitability) for completeness and directs applicants to provide additional information if needed.
• Obtains proper information release documents.
• Contacts and conduct investigative interviews of applicants, candidate personal references, and candidate employment references.
• Develops and pursue lines of inquiry.
• Gathers, verifies, and analyzes personal, professional, credit/financial, and educational documents.
• Contacts other agencies, governments, and professional organizations to obtain and verify information.
• Researches, obtains, and reviews data from various databases and information systems to verify information and/or check for inconsistencies related to applicant information.
• Prepare letters, reports, and written summary of findings.
• Analyzes investigation results and draws logical and objective conclusions.
• Responds to requests for information.
• Assists outside agencies when appropriately requested to provide background information regarding previous applicant background investigation.
• Answers applicant questions
• Refers requests, or questions to managers, as appropriate.
• Attends training sessions, seminars, and conferences.
• Trains and advise others as required.
• May be required to travel to interview sources and verify information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required