Experienced Background Investigator- Washington, DC Job at Peraton, Washington DC

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  • Peraton
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Program Overview

RDG (Risk Decision Group) provides nationwide background investigations compliant with national government standards to include support of continuous vetting for over 110 government agencies.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a  full-time experienced background investigator near  Washington, DC. Applicants must reside within 15 miles of the city center of Washington.

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

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.

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$25.15 - 41.33

Details

Target Salary Range: SCA / Union / Intern

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Internship, Local area, Home office, Relocation package, Night shift,

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