Background Investigator - Entry Level
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct interviews, retrieve records, and prepare reports of investigation in compliance with federal standards and laws. Perform face-to-face interviews with applicants, neighbors, coworkers, and associates while completing record searches at law enforcement agencies, courthouses, mental health, financial, and educational institutions. Compile information into clear, concise reports using standardized formats to determine employment suitability and security clearance eligibility. Meet quality, timeliness, and production metrics for all work assigned in a rapid, time-sensitive setting. Interact with team leaders and case review officers to ensure thoroughness of investigations. This role supports national security and suitability investigations for government clients nationwide.
Required Qualifications
- Must successfully complete approved New Investigators Training (7 weeks, 100% paid. 5 weeks daily virtual training, 2 weeks of field training).
- MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS CLEARANCE
- Must be at least 18 yrs of age and a US Citizen.
- Ability to work remotely and travel with a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (relevant years of experience).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to build rapport with new people.
- Personal computer and business solutions software skills.
- Ability to synthesize information, identify key findings and determine conclusions.
- Ability to identify, understand and apply federal/state/local regulations/laws regarding investigations.
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