DHS Credentialed Background Investigator

CACI • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it's an opportunity to contribute to national safety and security. CACI, an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004, employs full-time and part-time investigators across the U.S. and its territories. This role involves conducting comprehensive interviews with various individuals and reviewing records to gather facts for background investigations, ultimately documenting all findings in detailed reports within strict timelines. The position offers opportunities for temporary duty (TDY) assignments across the U.S. for durations of two or more weeks and involvement in multiple field investigation contracts. CACI fosters a culture of integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism, valuing trust and integrity among its colleagues. The company emphasizes a mission-oriented approach, continuous growth, and a supportive environment where employees can balance work and personal life.

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
• Ability to express 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.
• Ability to show 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.
• Ability to recognize or use 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible time off benefit
• Robust learning resources
• Competitive compensation
• 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