Job Description

Posting number: HRD_ INV2_ #2173_2026

Department: Washington State Patrol

Division: Human Resource Division

Job classification: INVESTIGATOR 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Investigative

Examples of duties

The Investigator 2 position is responsible for completing complex and detailed background investigations of all agency applicants in a timely manner. Investigator 2 conducts household and neighbor interviews, all investigative follow-up, sends and receives numerous files to and from Investigator 3, and corroborates and shares information with other investigators as necessary. Maintaining high quality background investigations is critical to assist hiring managers in making important hiring decisions.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Function as an impartial investigator of varying difficulty and complex cases.
• Confer with background investigators in developing investigative strategies for each applicant and ensure those strategies are consistent with WSP Hiring Standards and comply with applicable state and federal laws.
• Receive and provide guidance as needed to other background investigators.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates information from multiple sources.
• Conduct detailed field investigations which include interviewing applicants current and former employers, personal references, and neighbors.
• Gathers, reviews, evaluates records from other agencies as needed to include Law Enforcement agencies.
• Complete case summaries, detailed logs, and reports. Forward all reports to an Investigator 3 for review.
• Conduct follow-up investigations as needed.
• Receive and review all background files assigned from an investigator 3. Plan your investigative strategy.
• Act as a primary backup to an Investigator 3 as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalence.
• Prior Law Enforcement with interviewing/investigative experience.
• Ability to be self-motivated and maintain superior work ethic without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidential material in a manner prescribed by department policy and law.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you’re not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to here.A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.

Supplemental information

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.