Investigator II

WORK REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENT

• Standard office equipment provided
• Office environment in multi-story dog-friendly building
• Some night and weekend work hours
• Some overnight travel required

WORK LOCATION Denver CO ; or a location deemed suitable by the Center e.g. near major airport and a state where the Center has established business operations. Current states eligible for remote work: AL AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA IL IN KY MD MI MO MT NC NE NJ NM NY OR PA SC SD TN TX UT VA WA WI.

This is a full-time exempt position. The starting salary range for this position is $85941 - $94556 and will be commensurate with background and experience.

Benefits include paid time off for vacation sick time and holidays; group health insurance options; employer paid life insurance disability and parental leave coverages 401k plan with employer match.

TO APPLY

Visit our applicant portal to submit your Resume and Cover Letter.

Applications will be accepted through end of business day October 20 2026.

Please direct all questions (not applications) to .

Pursuant to the Empowering Olympic Paralympic and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 no applicant shall be considered within two (2) years of employment and/or board service of the USOPC or National Governing Body.

U.S. Center for SafeSport is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race creed color religion alienage or national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability or handicap sex marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities and general treatment during employment.

SUMMARY

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a non-profit organization focused on ending all forms of abuse in sport. We endeavor to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of the nations sports culture through abuse prevention education and accountability.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Investigator 2 is responsible for conducting full-scale administrative investigations of allegations of misconduct within the Olympic/Paralympic Movement in collaboration with department leadership and legal team to ensure they are fair thorough timely and neutral.

Essential Functions

• Manages an average caseload of seventeen (17) cases of the highest severity and complexity addressed by the Center
• Independently conducts fair thorough neutral investigations related to allegations of sexual physical and emotional misconduct by doing the following:
  • Interviewing claimants respondents and witnesses.
  • Prepare for and record/document interviews; have interviews transcribed and review transcriptions for accuracy.
  • Research obtain and review documentary evidence.
  • Review the Code NGB policies and analogous community standards in light of alleged misconduct.
  • Routinely review cases for appropriate implementation of Temporary Measures.
• Drafts various notices reports and decision documents as needed to include:
  • Comprehensive investigation reports which articulates a neutral analysis evaluation and assessment of all evidence interviews and other material gathered throughout an investigation; issued as written investigative findings.
  • Notices of Allegations including updated Notices as necessary and issuance of Temporary Measures.
  • Notices of Decision for Informal Resolutions.
• Documents thoroughly & contemporaneously in the Case Management System
  • Update parties & contact information.
  • Add all communication emails and/or call notes.
  • Add all evidence including interview recordings.
  • Update case information such as dates severity/complexity etc.
• Updates involved parties and supervisory Assistant Director regularly.
• Collaborate with the Centers Legal team and Response and Resolutions Administrative staff on review of investigative work product and issuance of decisions.
• Develop and maintain functional understanding of all relevant Center policies and procedures as well as internal investigative practices and protocols.
• Continually identify and integrate best practices regarding administrative investigations into allegations of sexual physical and emotional misconduct; stay up to date with current trends in related fields by participating in conferences workshops online webinars reviewing current literature and research etc.

Other Job Functions

• Occasional travel as needed based on individual case needs and assessment with supervisory Assistant Director
• Serve as an appointed guide for new investigators during the onboarding process otherwise known as an Investigator Buddy.
• Collaborates as needed with other members of the Response & Resolution Office regarding management and evaluation of reported incidents.
• Participates on committees provides feedback on Center processes policies etc.
• Participates in internal and external trainings.
• P erforms other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Bachelors degree in criminal justice human services or related.
• 5 years experience conducting trauma-informed sexual misconduct and/or child abuse investigations as well as experience working with a case management system particularly managing allegations of misconduct.
• Personal qualities of integrity credibility and a commitment to the Centers mission.
• Understanding of the dynamics of trauma and the cycle of violence and reasons for parties reluctance to participate.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to effectively operate in a diverse environment.
• Autonomous thoughtful and deliberate decision-making skills with the ability to react and appropriately respond to a dynamic investigative environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with interruptions.
• Thoroughness accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and flexible work style.
• Ability to conduct non-adversarial neutral interviews virtually and in person.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate evidence to include witness interviews documents and digital media.
• Ability to conduct and document a credibility analysis.
• Adaptability in task prioritization and in interviews/communication with involved parties.
• Ability to maintain detailed accurate notes and draft thorough complex investigative reports.
• Ability to self-motivate and works independently in a remote environment.
• Critical thinking skills ability to process information separate from personal feelings or judgments.
• Demonstrated skill in writing concise logical analytical reports to synthesize complex issues.
• Ability to articulate polices including the Code accurately and professionally in standard or adverse situations.
• Ability to work professionally with difficult people and high conflict situations.
• Ability to deescalate parties in emotionally heightened situations.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse investigative caseload with multiple parties.
• Autonomous thoughtful and deliberate decision-making skills with the ability to react and appropriately respond to a dynamic investigative environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks including time sensitive matters.
• Knowledge and ability in coordinating with state local and federal agencies.
• Working knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office and other computer skills to include working with a case management system particularly managing allegations of misconduct

Experience & Qualifications Preferred

• Prior experience working with children.
• Experience conducting sports related investigations or knowledge of sports related complexities and culture.
• Masters or other advanced degree.
• Knowledge of child interview strategies and standards as well as child protection laws and standards.
• Ability to deescalate parties in emotionally heightened situations.
• Knowledge of complexities surrounding investigations in a sport setting.
• Ability to organize tasks/calendar for efficient case management.