Contract Investigator - Learly, GA
On-siteLeary, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct in-person, one-on-one subject interviews to obtain factual information about an individual's background and character in accordance with agency guidelines. Gather data from personal and record sources to produce investigation reports containing pertinent facts. Travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility to conduct investigations at various places of employment, residence, and education institutions as cases are assigned. Engage in dialogue with managers, U.S. Government organizations, and law enforcement agencies to develop cooperative working relationships. Adapt to changing situations and demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills while maintaining a professional demeanor. Work load is based on availability of cases in the geographic area, with hours varying depending on lead availability, including potential weekend or third-shift appointments. Some voluntary, temporary duty assignments in other areas of the country are possible.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of specialized Federal Background investigative experience within the last 5 years
- Must have some FIS Experience
- Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record
- Willing to travel within a 35-50 mile radius from city location
- Candidate must be local to Learly, GA
- Successfully pass background checks and all required training
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Ability to work in a MS Window based operating environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and E-mail
- Current (within the last 2 years) Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or active Secret level security clearance based on an SSBI and able to obtain the required security clearance
- Willing to travel on temporary duty assignments as needed (by car or plane)
- Must be willing to travel in and around assigned location within 30-50 miles (or more) as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Background Investigator Training that meets the National Training Standards (NTS)
- Prior background investigations experience supporting government contracts
- Associate or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
- Current Top Secret clearance
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