Contract Background Investigator - No Prior Experience/Aged Experience
About The Position
1FORCE is seeking independent contractors nationwide to conduct personnel security background investigations in support of federal government contracts. Investigators assess the employment suitability of people seeking access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. The work involves face-to-face interviews, record searches, and preparation of clear, concise narrative reports using a government-provided computer and network system. The position is based from home with remote supervision, but investigations are conducted in person and require travel, typically within 50 miles of the investigator’s home or primary work location. Contractors run their own businesses and are paid weekly based on completed work tasks and activities rather than an hourly wage or salary. Investigators may accept or reject assignments within contract parameters, but accepted work must meet government deadlines and quality standards. Mileage and travel expenses are the contractor’s responsibility.
Requirements
- Four years of progressive work experience or a bachelor’s degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, including an investigation covering at least 10 years of residence, education, employment, financial, medical, and personal information.
- Ability to pass a post-offer drug test when requested.
- Ability to participate in all required training.
- Access to a personally owned vehicle for daily transportation.
- Effective time-management skills and ability to meet strict government deadlines.
- Professional appearance and conduct, with the ability to interact with a broad spectrum of individuals.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Computer and keyboarding proficiency, including typing, Microsoft Word, email, and internet navigation.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proof of liability and vehicle insurance.
- Completed federal W-9 form.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience conducting federal personnel security background investigations.
- Prior experience with federal personnel security clearance investigations.
- An active background investigation or recent Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct personnel security background investigations to help determine the employment suitability of people requiring access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
- Conduct face-to-face interviews with investigation subjects, neighbors, employers, colleagues, friends, and family members.
- Search records at locations such as police agencies, courthouses, educational institutions, financial institutions, employers, and medical or mental health facilities.
- Compile relevant information into clear and concise narrative reports of investigation using a government-provided computer and network system.
- Complete assigned work within government-stipulated deadlines and quality and proficiency standards.
