Background Investigator Part-Time

Background Investigator Part-Time Boone County Missouri MO Posted Date 5/19/2026 Description The Boone County Sheriff's Office, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Part-Time Background Investigator. The Boone County Sheriff's Office is a top tier law enforcement organization. We are one of only a few Sheriff's Offices in Missouri to achieve two national accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for our law enforcement operations and from the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) for our jail operations. The staff at the Sheriff's Office are dedicated to serving their community with the highest degree of professionalism and to serving the training needs of our law enforcement partners. We have been providing training to other law enforcement agencies since 2015 to help with the professional development of our law enforcement partners. As part of its commitment to providing high quality training to other law enforcement agencies, we took over operations of the local law enforcement training academy in 2024. During the same year we received funding to develop a new Regional Training Center to further support the training mission for area law enforcement. That new facility is now open! The Sheriff's Office is committed to supporting its staff. As part of that commitment, we are developing a childcare center for our employees and anticipate opening in fall of2026. The childcare center will operate 18 hours a day to ensure support for staff that work overnight hours. We are looking for employees who want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to serving and bettering our community, and who want stability, great benefits, and a path to a great career!

Responsibilities:

Conducts and compiles professional background investigations for candidates and prospective employees by interviewing current and/or previous employers, supervisors, co-workers, associates, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, family members and personal references; prepares reports on findings; completes detailed and neatly organized background investigation reports; makes recommendations as to background findings; may assist in training and/or leading staff involved in the above work; and performs other related duties as required by direction or assignment. Must meet additional minimum qualifications as stated in the current job description, which can be found at: /hr/webpublish/jobs/

Status:

Part-time, non-exempt, non-benefited Working hours: 20 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must not have any felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude. Must not have other criminal convictions within the last two (2) years, excluding minor traffic violations. Vision acuity correctable to 20/40 in at least one eye; and possess vision to read a computer screen and printed materials. Must possess a valid driver's license at time of application and a valid Missouri driver's license at time of appointment. Proficient knowledge of the English language, to include: grammar, punctuation, and spelling oral and written communication reading comprehension Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must be able to interact with the public and possess hearing and speech abilities to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must meet minimum qualifications set forth by the FBI and

MSHP CJIS

Security policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in human resources or law enforcement. Experience conducting investigations, ideally conducting background investigations.

Hourly Pay Rate:

$23.03 - $23.73 per hour Visit our website and apply at: , or if you have questions, complete our recruiter contact form. •

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Find out more about working for Boone County here: /xCtE48jgaV4 Boone County has been in the business of serving and protecting our citizens since our founding in 1820. From the beginning, our mission has been to ensure everyone is provided a safe and thriving community through the hard work and dedication of our nearly 500 employees. Our employees work every day to make sure our roads are safe, our communities are protected, and that all who vote, do business, and live in Boone County can rely on our programs and services. Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less. Salary 20.23 - 20.73 Hour Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma