Experienced Background Investigator - Santa Maria, CA

Peraton•Santa Maria, CA

1d•$46•Remote

About The Position

Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near Santa Maria, CA. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Santa Maria. The Investigator will be responsible for conducting in-person background investigations to determine the employment suitability of individuals requiring access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. This involves scheduling and conducting face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, employers, and friends, as well as performing record searches at various institutions like police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities. Investigators are required to document all obtained information clearly and concisely in a report using a government-issued computer system. The role requires working independently while also being part of a team of Investigators and reporting to a Field Manager. Key aspects of the role include professional interaction, extended periods of writing, meeting attendance and punctuality expectations, attention to detail during fieldwork, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity. Professional attire is required. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, stand for long periods, and drive in adverse 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

Nice To Haves

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
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills
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
Demonstrated metrics in quality, timeliness, and production

Responsibilities

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
Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, and friends
Perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities
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
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