Background Investigator, Investigator ; Salem​/Hybrid Rotation or Developmental Opportunit

Overview

Position Title Background Investigator, Investigator 2 (Salem/Hybrid) Job Rotation or Developmental Opportunity for ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employees only

Initial Posting Date 06/04/2026
Final date to receive applications 06/14/2026

Agency Department of Corrections
Salary Range $5,483 - $7,224
Position Type Employee

Headquarters – Salem/Hybrid
Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you a highly organized professional with a passion for investigative work and skilled at navigating sensitive conversations with professionalism? The Employee Services Division is actively recruiting for an Investigator 2 job rotation or developmental opportunity. This rotation provides a hands-on opportunity to apply analytical thinking, interviewing skills, and sound judgment to impactful hiring decisions. This position is a job rotation anticipated to last 6 months, though may be extended or decreased due to business need.

This rotation is available for current regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Oregon Board of Parole, Probation, and Post-Prison Supervision with their current manager's approval. Applications submitted without manager approval will be declined.

Qualifications and developmental candidates: candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications may be considered as developmental. Developmental candidates are not eligible for Work-Out-of-Class differential.

• Conduct comprehensive background investigations, including reviewing employment history, criminal records, military service, and driving history.
• Research and verify information using a variety of databases, including criminal justice systems and internal HR tools.
• Interview applicants, references, former employers, and other relevant parties to validate applicant-provided information.
• Prepare detailed written reports summarizing findings and making recommendations regarding applicant suitability.
• Collaborate closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and institution leadership across multiple DOC facilities.

Note:

This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:

• Two (2) years of recent (within the last five years) investigative experience which included gathering facts, collecting evidence, examining records, and conducting interviews to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations, OR
• Two (2) years of recent (within the last five years) investigative experience within an institutional setting which included conducting AIC interviews to gather facts, collecting evidence, performing searches, and documenting violations of administrative or criminal regulations for the purpose of disciplinary or other reports.

College-level courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, accounting, auditing, or a closely related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.

• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations including interviews, managing a large case load and report writing.
• Skilled in conducting structured interviews, assessing credibility, and identifying inconsistencies.
• Experienced in using databases such as WebLEDS, OJIN, National Testing Network, and other government or internet-based tools for background research.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) to compare crimes and statutes from other states for similarities with Oregon laws.
• Demonstrated experience gathering, analyzing, and verifying personal, professional, financial, and educational records, including contacting private organizations and government agencies to obtain and confirm information.
• Experience assisting applicants with accessing and navigating electronic systems such as eSOPH during the hiring or background investigation process.

• LEDS Certification
• Experi…