Investigations Analyst

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world's most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm's Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

GDBA is looking to hire an entry-level background investigator to join our Investigations Division.

This position is based in San Antonio, TX and will be a mixture of in-person office work and from work from home/remote work. Our preferred candidate should be able to commute to North San Antonio, TX at least three times a week.

Starting compensation for this position ranges from $50,000-$60,000 annually based on a 40-hour work week.

Your Role as an Investigator:

• Evaluate court records, public documents, open sources, database records and other investigative sources.
• Conduct Internet Research using open source intelligence (OSINT) to acquire information on relevant person(s) and/or events.
• Prepare written investigative reports and summaries.
• Conduct due diligence investigations.
• Manage full scope pre-employment background investigations from start to finish.
• Prepare for and perform investigative interviews to collect, verify, and document information.

Desired Qualifications/Experiences:

• Exceptional reading and writing skills - You will need to analyze and interpret complex reports, synthesize insights from multiple data sources, and produce clear, concise written summary reports to support strategic decision-making on a daily basis.
• Relevant experience reviewing court record dockets and using investigative OSINT tools.
• Skilled in examining and interpreting military and law enforcement service records.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for learning new systems quickly, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Confidence and comfort in conducting live interviews and phone calls.
• Drug and nicotine free
• Background check required

Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan:

• $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates.
• $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter. 
• 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan.
  
  

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers.