Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Tucson, AZ

Peraton • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Peraton is hiring a full-time Background Investigator near Tucson, Arizona. Applicants must live within 30 miles of Tucson’s city center. The investigator completes six to seven weeks of full-time training, delivered virtually and in person, to become certified in the Federal Investigative Standards for government background investigations.

The role involves daily travel to conduct in-person investigations into the employment suitability of people who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. Investigators schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with subjects and people who know them, and search records at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical or mental health facilities. They document findings in clear, concise reports using a government-issued computer system. The investigator works independently while remaining part of a team and collaborating with a Field Manager.

The position requires a home office, local and occasional out-of-area travel, and may involve temporary duty assignments or remote travel lasting 14 to 30 days. Relocation assistance is not available. The listed hourly rate is $26.07; employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

Requirements

• Four years of general work experience or a bachelor's degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Reside within the stated mileage requirement of 30 miles from Tucson city center.
• Travel daily locally and outside the primary work area as needed.
• Maintain a home office.
• Be available for temporary duty assignments or remote travel of 14 to 30 days away from home per assignment, as required.
• Have a valid driver's license and full-time use of reliable transportation; driving is an essential job function, and motor vehicle records may be checked.
• Carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance.
• Have accurate and efficient typing skills; 40+ words per minute is recommended, and be able to work in multiple computer programs concurrently.
• Be able to speak for extended periods, hear sufficiently for in-person and telephone communication, and record, read, and transcribe words and numbers accurately.
• Have proficient grammar and writing skills to submit high-quality reports with minimal or no errors.
• Interact professionally, write for long periods, meet attendance and punctuality expectations, and maintain attention to detail during fieldwork.
• Maintain confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.
• Wear professional attire.
• Be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, stand for long periods, and drive in adverse and/or night conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting federal background investigations.
• An active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with people of varied personalities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment under remote supervision.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete six to seven weeks of full-time virtual and in-person training to become certified in the Federal Investigative Standards for government background investigations.
• Travel daily to conduct in-person background investigations regarding employment suitability for access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with investigation subjects and their neighbors, employers, friends, and family.
• Search records at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical or mental health facilities.
• Type and report obtained information clearly and concisely using a government-issued computer system.
• Work independently as part of an investigator team and with a Field Manager.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed