Background Field Investigator - Entry Level

CANDA Solutions; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CANDA Solutions is seeking an Entry Level Background Field Investigator to join its team. This remote position requires active Top-Secret Clearance and involves conducting federal background investigations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and organizational abilities while being flexible with local travel. Join us to make a difference in National Security!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Conduct in-person/remote interviews for background investigations.
• Produce thorough reports within strict timelines.
• Adaptability for travel and effective communication with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct federal background investigations across various locations.
• Review records to establish qualifications of subjects.
• Prepare detailed reports according to Federal Investigative Standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma with 2-3 years experience

Tools

High-speed internet

Job description

Background Field Investigator - Entry Level

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Join CANDA Solutions, LLC as a Full Time or Part Time Entry Level Background Field Investigator and elevate your career in the Investigations industry! This position is fully remote based out of your primary residence, within 50 miles of Memphis, TN. With your active Top-Secret Clearance Required, you will play a vital role in supporting National Security and ensuring excellence with our clients and customers. The compensation is $25.82 per hour to $28.70 per hour with additional H&W/hour plus ability to achieve a production/goal incentive, rewarding your skills and dedication. You'll be surrounded by a high-performance culture that values forward thinking and problem-solving - perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact.

You will be provided the ability to enroll in great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. This is your chance to thrive in a collaborative environment while enjoying the freedom of remote work! Apply today to reshape your future with CANDA Solutions, LLC.

CANDA Solutions, LLC: Who We Are

CANDA Solutions was created from the need for advanced technological solutions that provide secure and flexible results. Our experience in National Security and business applications, risk management, data warehouse and database development, range of operating systems, cloud and security helps us to deliver innovative solutions that exceed expectations. Through managing large enterprise programs and implementing large ERP systems for risk management, we discovered a common challenge - clients were seeking simple answers that large systems needed a lot of time and expense for customization. So, we created Fresh Haystack case management platform and specifically designed it to be risk focused, to simplify technical implementation, deliver business benefits and compliance while improving worker productivity and confining expenditures. As we celebrated 15 years in 2023, we continue to grow, embrace new technologies, remain committed to "Simplifying National Security" and supporting our clients' mission success.

What it's like to be a Background Field Investigator-Entry Level

As a Background Field Investigator at CANDA Solutions, LLC, you will conduct federal background investigations while preparing detailed reports that adhere to Federal Investigative Standards, laws, and agency regulations. Your role involves working on diverse cases throughout your geographic area of responsibility, which means you'll be traveling to various places of employment, residences, and educational institutions. This dynamic opportunity allows you to blend investigative expertise with a commitment to excellence and integrity, ensuring that each report meets stringent federal requirements. Your required active Top-Secret Clearance will be instrumental as you navigate this exciting field, making a real difference while solving complex problems.

This position not only emphasizes flexibility but also champions a high-performance culture that encourages forward-thinking approaches.

Are you the Background Field Investigator we're looking for?

To succeed as an Entry Level Background Field Investigator at CANDA Solutions, LLC, candidates must possess a unique combination of skills and qualifications. Proficiency in conducting in-person/remote, comprehensive one-on-one subject and source interviews is essential for obtaining information about individuals' backgrounds and character in accordance with agency guidelines. You will need to review appropriate records meticulously to resolve material issues and establish the qualifications of the subjects under investigation.

Strong organizational skills will enable you to produce thorough reports within strict timelines while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting production metrics. As localized travel is a fundamental aspect of the role you must demonstrate adaptability in various environments and engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are crucial, allowing you to maintain professional relationships with government organizations, contractors, and law enforcement agencies, as well as produce detailed investigative reports.

A bachelor's degree or a High School Diploma with a minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience and a valid driver's license, along with reliable transportation, are required to thrive in this dynamic position.

Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are

• Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma with at least 2-3 years of progressive work experience related to background investigations
• A current driver's license reliable transportation and willingness to extensively travel locally daily dependent on assignment location
• A home office equipped with high-speed internet and fax line; laptop provided by government customer
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills such as typing detailed extensive and lengthy reports
• Position requires candidates to complete the National Training Standards course
• Conduct efficient and accurate investigations and to meet quality timeliness and production metrics
• Travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility to conduct investigations
• 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
• Workload based on availability of cases in geographic area
• Opportunities available for multiple level candidates based upon qualifications
  
  

Your next step

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!

Salary: $25.82 - $28.70 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

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