DHS Credentialed Background Investigator

CACI International • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it's your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else. CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism. Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. This position is for a DHS Credentialed Background Investigator. This role involves conducting comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals, and reviewing appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation. The investigator will document all information received and submit detailed reports within strict timelines. The role includes opportunities for Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments across the U.S. for 2 or more weeks and the chance to work on multiple field investigation contracts. CACI emphasizes a culture of integrity, trust, and continuous growth, supporting employees with competitive benefits and learning opportunities, all while aligning solutions with national priorities.

Requirements

• Customer credential or the ability to obtain based on National Training Standard certification and experience conducting background investigations
• Proven quality, timeliness, and production metrics
• A Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of general experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in problem solving, planning and organizing work, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Active Top Secret Clearance based on a T5 Investigation
• Ability to maintain a favorable determination based on T5 Investigation
• A sense of mission in support of national security initiatives
• An impeccable work ethic, integrity, and can-do attitude
• A current driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to extensively travel locally on a daily basis dependent on assignment location
• A home office equipped with high-speed Internet
• A personal computer compatible with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word and Excel)
• Ability to walk, type, sit, or stand for long periods of time
• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, such as typing detailed, extensive, and lengthy reports and includes: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation.
• Document all information received and submit a detailed report of investigation within a strict timeline.
• TDY opportunity at locations across the U.S. for 2 or more weeks in duration
• Opportunities to work on multiple field investigation contracts

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexibility at CACI that allows employees to balance quality work and their personal lives
• Flexible time off benefit
• Robust learning resources
• Competitive compensation
• Broad and competitive mix of benefits options designed to support and protect employees and their families
• Comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits
• $50 monthly internet stipend is provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees