Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Cedar Rapids, IA

Peraton; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a full-time background investigator to support Federal Investigative Standards investigations. The role requires local and occasional out-of-area travel and home-office readiness as part of a nationwide program.

You will conduct interviews, perform records reviews, and prepare concise, accurate reports for government review, while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct in field operations.

Qualifications

• 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree; federal background investigations experience preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication preferred
• U.S. citizenship
• Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area as needed
• Home office required
• TDY/remote travel 14–30 days may be required
• Must reside within the mileage requirement posted in the job description
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; driving may be checked
• Must carry motor vehicle insurance
• Typing at least 40 words per minute and able to use multiple computer programs
• Able to speak and listen clearly, record and transcribe with high accuracy
• Proficient grammar and writing to submit high-quality reports
• Interact professionally, meet attendance and punctuality expectations, and pay attention to detail in fieldwork
• Maintain confidentiality, ethics and integrity
• Professional attire required
• Able to lift/move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, and drive in adverse/night conditions

Responsibilities

• Complete a 6–7 week new Investigator training virtually and in person to be certified in the Federal Investigative Standards
• Travel daily for in-person background investigations to assess employment suitability for access to sensitive government information
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, employers, friends and family
• Conduct record searches at police agencies, courthouses, schools, financial and health facilities
• Type and report all information in a government-issued computer system
• Work independently and as part of a team with a Field Manager

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates with 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree may be considered; candidates with experience conducting federal background investigations preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred
• U.S. citizenship
• Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area as needed
• Home office required
• Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel ranging from 14 – 30 days away from home per TDY may be required
• Must reside within the stated mileage requirement posted in job description
• A valid driver's license and full time usage of reliable transportation are required. Driving is an essential function of the job and Motor Vehicle Records may be checked as part of the hiring process or at any time during employment
• Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance
• Accurate and efficient typing capabilities(40+ WPM recommended) and ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently
• Must be able to speak for extended periods of time and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and over the phone; record, read and transcribe words and numbers with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficient grammar and writing skills in order to submit high quality reports with minimal or no errors
• Must be able to interact professionally with others, to write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and able to pay attention to details while conducting fieldwork
• Maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity
• Professional attire required
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, endure long periods of standing and drive in adverse and/or night conditions

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment under remote supervision
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills
• Proficient writing and communication skills

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

#RDG

Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time background investigator near Cedar Rapids, IA. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Cedar Rapids.

What you’ll do:

The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Successfully complete a full time, 6-7 week new Investigator training both virtually and in person in order to be certified in the Federal Investigative Standards for government background investigations
• Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information
• Investigators will schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, friends and family
• Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities
• Investigators are required to type and report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on a government issued computer system
• Working independently while also a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager