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Background Investigator, Experienced
PeratonBackground Investigator conducting in person investigations for government employment suitability. Responsible for face-to-face interviews and report writing while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
Benefits
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- Defense Peraton is a mission-focused enterprise that supports national security initiatives through advanced IT and cyber services. They provide capabilities in areas such as cyber defense, cloud operations, engineering, and intelligence. With a commitment to solving complex challenges, Peraton integrates data-driven technologies to ensure mission success for their military and government clients. Background Investigator, Experienced 🔥 21 minutes ago 🏢 Lynchburg – Onsite 💵 $31 / hour ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior ✨ Background Investigator 🚫👨🎓 No degree required 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
- 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 🎯 Requirements
- 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 Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs
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Hard Skills & Tools
Background InvestigationRecord SearchReport WritingInterviewingData Collection
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProfessionalismTeam CollaborationEthics and IntegrityCommunication
Certifications
Valid Driver's LicenseMotor Vehicle Insurance