1099 Contract Investigator

constelliscareers; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Omniplex World Services Corporation seeks Contract Investigators to perform background investigations for DHS and intelligence clients. Work is on an as-needed basis with a minimum 10 hours per week when available, and travel within a 35–50 mile radius from the city location.

Compensation offers an hourly rate of $48.50/hr, with actual pay determined by contract requirements. Home-office based work plus field travel may be required, and occasional extended duty assignments are possible.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of federal background investigative experience within the last 5 years.
• FIS (Federal Investigative Standards) experience.
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record.
• Willing to travel on temporary duty assignments by car or plane.
• Successfully pass background checks and required training.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret varied instructions.
• Proficient with MS Windows and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person, one-on-one interviews to obtain factual information.
• Collect information from sources to produce an investigative report.
• Travel within geographic area to conduct investigations at various locations.
• Be willing to travel 30–50 miles as needed.
• Engage with U.S. Government agencies and law enforcement to maintain relationships.
• Interact with people from diverse backgrounds and adapt to changing environments.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications; maintain professionalism.
• Workload depends on case availability in the area.
• Occasional 2–4 week assignments in other locations.

Skills

Citizenship

HD diploma or equivalent

Federal background experience

FIS experience

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Background checks training

Problem solving / interpretation

MS Windows / Office

Security clearance access

Flexible hours

Education

HS Diploma

Criminal Justice degree

Tools

MS Windows

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

1099 CONTRACT INVESTIGATOR

POSITION SUMMARY

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporationis seeking talented individuals committed to excellence, honesty, and integrity to join our team. We are a trusted provider of high quality background investigations programs to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the intelligence community at locations throughout the United States.OMNIPLEX is seeking to fill immediate and upcoming openings for Contract Investigators.A Contract Investigator works for us on an as needed basis and no hours are guaranteed. We prefer Contractors to be available to work a minimum of ten hours per week where work is available. Candidate must be willing to travel within a 35-50 mile radius from city location.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate $48.50/hr. Actual compensation will be determined by contract requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-person,one-on-one subject interviews to obtain factual information about the individual's background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions.
• Obtain factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a report of investigation that contains all pertinent facts of an individual's background and character in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions.
• Travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility to conduct investigations at various places of employment, residence, and education institutions as cases are assigned.
• Must be willing to travel in and around assigned location within 30-50 miles (or more) as needed
• Engage in dialogue on a regular basis with managers and representatives at contractor facilities, various U. S. Government organizations, and law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Adapt to changing situations and environments as they occur and be able to interact with people from all walks of life and socioeconomic levels.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills and exhibit professional demeanor in all situations.
• Work load based on availability of cases in geographic area.
• Some voluntary, temporary duty assignments in other areas of the country (typically 2-4 weeks at a time) are possible.
• Other duties as required.
• Work is typically based in the investigator’s home office as well as in the investigator’s personal vehicle traveling to various field locations to conduct interviews. Coverage area varies and could include some extended drives. Work hours vary depending on availability of leads and do not always fall within normal business hours, to include potential weekend hours or third-shift appointments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship;
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of 1 year of specialized Federal Background investigative experience within the last 5 years;
• Must have some FIS (Federal Investigative Standards) Experience.
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record;
• Willing to travel on temporary duty assignments as needed (by car or plane);
• Successfully pass background checks and all required training;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram, or schedule form;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations;
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence;
• Ability to work in a MS Window based operating environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and E-mail;
• Current (within the last 2 years) Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or active Secret level security clearance based on an SSBI and able to obtain the required security clearance.
• Requires intermittent standing, writing/typing, walking, sitting, and driving throughout the workday, and may include for multiple hours.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Background Investigator Training that meets the National Training Standards (NTS).
• Prior background investigations experience supporting government contracts.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Current Top Secret clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet