Experienced DHS Background Investigator - El Centro, CA

Peraton•El Centro, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near El Centro, CA specifically for our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Background Investigations. Applicants must reside within 30 miles of El Centro. The Investigator will be responsible for conducting in-person background investigations to determine the employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. This involves traveling daily to conduct interviews with subjects, neighbors, employers, and friends, as well as performing record searches at various agencies and institutions. Investigators will document all findings in clear and concise reports using a government-issued computer system. The role requires working independently and as part of a team, maintaining a high level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity, and adhering to professional attire standards. The position also involves physical requirements such as lifting, climbing stairs, walking extensively, and driving in various conditions.

Requirements

Must be CURRENTLY CREDENTIALED on DHS
4 years of general work experience and HS Diploma
Hold active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication or Top Secret eligible clearance
U.S. citizenship
Active NTS (National Training Standards) certification from NIT (New Investigator Training)
Home office required
Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel ranging from 14 – 30 days away from home per TDY may be required
Accurate and efficient typing capabilities (40+ WPM recommended) and ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently
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
Proficient grammar and writing skills in order to submit high quality reports with minimal or no errors
Must be able to interact professionally with others, to write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and able to pay attention to details while conducting fieldwork
Maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity
Wear professional attire
Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, endure long periods of standing and sitting
A valid driver's license and full time usage of reliable transportation are required
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

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 under remote supervision
Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills
Proficient writing and communication skills

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
Work 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
Wear professional attire
Lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, endure long periods of standing and drive in adverse and/or night conditions