BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION MANAGER 1759

ANNUAL SALARY

$138,330 to $202,285

NOTES:

1. The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
2. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

DUTIES

A Background Investigation Manager is a civilian employee who directs a large staff of Background Investigators engaged in the personal and professional background investigations of candidates for public safety-sensitive positions of various City departments; plans, organizes, and assigns work and resources; may act as staff advisor to management; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities; and performs other related duties.

1. One year of full-time paid experience (or 2,080 cumulative work hours) as a Background Investigator III, Special Investigator II, Police Special Investigator, or Fire Special Investigator with the City of Los Angeles; or
2. Two years of full-time paid experience (or 4,160 cumulative work hours) as a Background Investigator II or Special Investigator I with the City of Los Angeles; or
3. Currently employed as a full-time paid Background Investigator with the City of Los Angeles and three years of full-time paid sworn experience in a position at the level of lieutenant; or
4. Three years of full-time paid experience at the level of a background investigator with an agency supervising personnel engaged in the personal and professional background investigations of candidates for public safety positions.

PROCESS NOTE

1. As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.

2. For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at the time of filing.

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon.On-line job bulletins are also available athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.

NOTES:

1. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
2. All application materials must be complete at the time of filing for you to be considered a candidate in this examination.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be submitted on-line by THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026.

Civil Service Rule 4.2
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process.Examination Weights: Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisory
Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%

The following test parts may take place in-person or on-line. Candidates will be notified at a later date with further instructions. For on-line tests, candidates will be able to take the test from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department outlining the specific steps on how to take the test on-line. For in-person tests, the test will take place in Los Angeles and candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department regarding the time and location of the test.

The advisory essay will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. It is anticipated that the advisory essay will be administered the week of THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 through SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026.In the advisory essay, candidates may be examined for: Judgment and Decision Making, Teamwork, Written Communication, Program Responsibility, Leadership, and Job Knowledge, which may include knowledge of: selection standards set forth by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) sufficient to assure that background investigations are conducted in compliance and will pass POST review/audit; current Federal and California State laws (i.e. EEO, Consumer Credit reporting) as they pertain to the background investigations process; proper investigative techniques and procedures as delineated in POST for conducting background investigations; knowledge of the Civil Service Rules and policies, and/or POST necessary to plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the background investigation process; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer.

The interview may evaluate the following competencies: Judgment and Decision Making, Teamwork, Oral Communication, Listening, Program Responsibility, Leadership, including supervisory principles, and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: selection standards set forth by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) sufficient to assure that background investigations are conducted in compliance and will pass POST review/audit; current Federal and California State laws (i.e. EEO, Consumer Credit reporting) as they pertain to the background investigations process; proper investigative techniques and procedures as delineated in POST for conducting background investigations; knowledge of the Civil Service Rules and policies, and/or POST necessary to plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the background investigation process; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in JUNE 2026.

Additional information can be obtained by going tohttps://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Background Investigation Manager.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
3. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained athttp://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
4. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous service will be added to the weighted test score of each candidate.
5. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
6. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.
7. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
8. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all applicants are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates’ City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure minimum qualifications have been met.
9. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
10. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.