Background Investigator
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near Sicklerville, NJ. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Sicklerville. 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, write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and be able to pay attention to details while conducting field work - Maintain a 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
Qualifications
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. - #EXPBI #RDG Peraton Overview - Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. - As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. - Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: