Background Investigator (2022-120322)

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time background investigator for our Risk Decision Group (RDG) at the Akron, OH office. Applicants must reside within 30 miles from the city center of Akron.

To apply for consideration, you must meet the following:

• Must reside within the stated mileage requirement
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. If you are outside of the mileage requirement listed, a cover letter must contain details on relocation
• Candidates with experience conducting DCSA/NBIB or other federal background investigations preferred; if there are no applicants with DCSA/NBIB experience, candidates with 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree may be considered
• Active federal security clearance with an SSBI is preferred; otherwise candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable decision on a DCSA investigation, to include 10 years of history comprising items such as residence, education, employment, financial, medical, and personal records
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals professionally and effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills
• Maintain high level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity
• Proficient writing and communication skills
• Intermediate typing (40 WPM recommended) and computer skills
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. May use public transportation if available and practical. Driving is an essential function of the job and Motor Vehicle Records may be checked as part of the hiring process or at any time during employment. Candidates with poor driving history will not be considered
• Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance, specifics of which may change from time to time

In this role the investigator will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information
• The predominant casework is in support of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Casework for other contracts will be assigned based on investigator performance and business need
• Investigators will conduct face-to-face interviews with the subject and their neighbors, employers, friends, and family
• Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities
• Investigators report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on an issued government computer system.
• Approved expenses during casework such as tolls, parking, etc., will be reimbursed, and a computer is provided
• Investigators work from their own homes with remote supervision and are paid hourly
• Employee Investigators must be willing to regularly work within a 50-mile radius from their home, with travel to greater distances on same-day travel based on company need

Qualifications

Required:

• U.S. citizenship
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. May use public transportation if available and practical. Driving is an essential function of the job and Motor Vehicle Records may be checked as part of the hiring process or at any time during employment
• Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance, specifics of which may change from time to time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds
• 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
• Perform in a manner that prevents errors and omissions, maintain visual ability including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and to adjust focus sufficiently to complete computer work
• Must be able to write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, able to pay attention to details able to concentrate; interact professionally with other persons, cooperatively and productively

Preferred:

• 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
• Maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity
• Proficient writing and communication skills
• Intermediate typing (40 WPM recommended) and computer skills

We are hiring nationwide

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations