Contract Investigator - Watertown, NY
On-siteWatertown, New York, 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. Obtain data from personal and record sources to produce investigation reports containing pertinent facts. Travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility to conduct investigations at places of employment, residence, and education institutions as cases are assigned. Engage regularly with managers, government organizations, and law enforcement agencies to maintain cooperative working relationships. Adapt to changing situations and demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills while exhibiting a professional demeanor. Workload is based on case availability, with hours varying depending on leads and potentially including weekends or third-shift appointments. Some voluntary temporary duty assignments in other areas 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 Watertown, NY
- 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
- Some voluntary, temporary duty assignments in other areas of the country (typically 2-4 weeks at a time) are possible
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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