1099 Contract Investigator - Nationwide

Constellis; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Constellis is seeking Contract Investigators to conduct interviews and gather background information for DHS and intelligence community clients across the United States. This is an as-needed contract role with no guaranteed hours; contractors should be available a minimum of ten hours per week and must be willing to travel within a 35-50 mile radius of the city location.

Investigators typically work from a home office and travel by personal vehicle to field locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of specialized Federal Background investigative experience within the last 5 years.
• FIS experience (Federal Investigative Standards).
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person, one-on-one interviews to obtain factual information.
• Produce a report of investigation containing pertinent facts.
• Travel within the geographic area to conduct investigations at various locations.
• Engage with managers and government agencies to maintain relationships.
• Work hours vary; home office and field travel as needed.

Skills

FIS Experience

Read/analyze regulations

Verbal and written communications

Education

High School Diploma

Criminal Justice degree (Assoc./Bachelors)

Tools

MS Windows

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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.

PAY TRANSPARENCY/COMPENSATION

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

• 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.

Company Info

Constellis provides end-to-end risk management and comprehensive security solutions to safeguard people and infrastructure. Operating globally and based in the Washington D.C. area, our employees bring unparalleled dedication and passion for creating a safer world while upholding the highest standards of compliance, quality, and integrity. As a leading global provider of risk management, security, humanitarian, training and operational support services to government and commercial customers, Constellis' solutions include a range of services, including background investigations, social intelligence tools, advanced training, logistics and life support, UAV and K9 services, and crisis response mitigation. At Constellis, our number one priority is to secure success for our customers.

EEOC Statement

Constellis and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), should you have a disability, you can request an accommodation upon hire by Constellis or one of our companies.