DHS Credentialed Background Investigator

CACI International•Sacramento, CA
•$26

About The Position

Conduct background investigations in support of national security, gathering and documenting facts to resolve material issues or establish a subject’s background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications. The investigator interviews subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals, reviews appropriate records, and submits detailed reports within strict timelines. The position may include temporary duty assignments at locations across the United States for two or more weeks and work on multiple field investigation contracts. Local travel may be extensive and is dependent on assignment location. This posting is representative of positions consistently available at CACI and is not an active opening.

Requirements

  • Customer credential, or ability to obtain one based on National Training Standard certification and experience conducting background investigations.
  • Proven quality, timeliness, and production metrics.
  • Bachelor’s degree or four 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 a T5 Investigation.
  • A sense of mission in support of national security initiatives.
  • Impeccable work ethic, integrity, and can-do attitude.
  • Current driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel extensively locally on a daily basis, depending on assignment location.
  • Home office equipped with high-speed Internet.
  • Personal computer compatible with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
  • Ability to walk, type, sit, or stand for long periods.
  • Excellent time-management skills.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce detailed, extensive reports; communicate effectively to varied audiences; listen and respond appropriately; maintain effective relationships with people from varied backgrounds; and write succinctly and accurately using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Responsibilities

  • Interview subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals.
  • Review appropriate records to obtain facts and resolve material issues or establish a subject’s background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications.
  • Document all information received and submit detailed reports of investigation within strict timelines.
  • Travel locally as required by the assignment and potentially undertake temporary duty assignments across the United States for two or more weeks.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off benefit.
  • Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, and family support benefits.
  • Continuing education and learning and development opportunities.
  • Time off benefits.
  • $50 monthly Internet stipend.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
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