Summary
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship.
- At minimum, High School diploma.
- 1 year of specialized Federal Background Investigative experience (where investigator training compliant with National Training Standards took place) within the last five (5) years.
- 3 years of general experience (i.e. military, local, state or federal law enforcement or investigative functions) within the last 5 years and Completion of “New Investigator” training.
- A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle.
- Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance, specifics of which will be provided.
- Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area, as needed.
- Home office required.
- Must reside within the stated mileage requirement posted in job description.
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision.
- Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills.
- Must be able to speak for extended periods of time and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and over the phone; record, read and transcribe words and numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrated metrics in quality, timeliness, and production.
- Travel required locally and outside of primary work area. Local travel consists of approximately 15-20% of work week.
- Temporary Duty Assignments opportunities several times per year ranging from 14 – 30 days.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near Tampa, FL. Applicants must reside within 30 miles of the city center of Tampa.
What you'll do:
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
- Investigators will schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, and friends.
- Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities.
- Investigators are required to type and report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on a government issued computer system.
- Working independently while also a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager.
- Interact professionally with others, to write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and able to pay attention to details while conducting field work.
- Maintain high level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.
- Professional attire required.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, endure long periods of standing and drive in adverse and/or night conditions.
Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship.
- At minimum, High School diploma.
- 1 year of specialized Federal Background Investigative experience (where investigator training compliant with National Training Standards took place) within the last five (5) years.
- 3 years of general experience (i.e. military, local, state or federal law enforcement or investigative functions) within the last 5 years and Completion of “New Investigator” training.
- A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle.
- Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance, specifics of which will be provided.
- Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area, as needed.
- Home office required.
- Must reside within the stated mileage requirement posted in job description.
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision.
- Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills.
- Must be able to speak for extended periods of time and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and over the phone; record, read and transcribe words and numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrated metrics in quality, timeliness, and production.
- Travel required locally and outside of primary work area. Local travel consists of approximately 15-20% of work week.
- Temporary Duty Assignments opportunities several times per year ranging from 14 – 30 days.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near Tampa, FL. Applicants must reside within 30 miles of the city center of Tampa.
What you'll do:
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
- Investigators will schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, and friends.
- Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities.
- Investigators are required to type and report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on a government issued computer system.
- Working independently while also a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager.
- Interact professionally with others, to write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and able to pay attention to details while conducting field work.
- Maintain high level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.
- Professional attire required.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, endure long periods of standing and drive in adverse and/or night conditions.
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