Contract Investigator - Honolulu HI

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation, A Constellis Company; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading background investigation firm in Honolulu is seeking Contract Investigators to conduct interviews and investigations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with previous investigative experience and a valid driver's license. This flexible role requires traveling within a 35-50 mile radius. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience in background investigations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must have specialized Federal Background investigative experience within the last 5 years.
• Current Single Scope Background Investigation or active Secret level security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews to obtain factual information.
• Produce reports of investigation with all pertinent facts.
• Travel to various locations to conduct investigations.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal vehicle

Job description

Overview

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation is 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 the 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.

• Candidate must be local to Honolulu, HI

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 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 Windows 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.

Job Duties and 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.

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

Working Conditions

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.

Physical Requirements

Requires intermittent standing, writing/typing, walking, sitting, and driving throughout the workday, and may include for multiple hours.