Contract Investigator - Monroe, LA

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation seeks Contract Investigators for on-demand work nationwide. Local candidates in Monroe, LA preferred with ability to travel within a 35-50 mile radius. Work is home-based with occasional travel; minimum 10 hours weekly when cases are available.

Successful candidates will perform interviews, gather facts, and produce investigative reports in compliance with agency guidelines and training requirements. Background checks required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of federal background investigation experience within last 5 years.
• Some FIS experience preferred.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Willing to travel on temporary duty assignments as needed.
• Must pass background checks and required training.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Proficient in MS Windows and Microsoft Office; Internet and E-mail.
• Must hold SSBI or active Secret clearance or able to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person, one-on-one subject interviews to obtain factual information about background and character.
• Obtain factual information from various sources to produce a complete report of investigation.
• Travel throughout the geographic area to conduct investigations at workplaces, residences, and schools.
• Must be willing to travel 30-50 miles or more as needed.
• Engage with managers, contractor staff, and government agencies to maintain relationships.
• Adapt to changing environments and diverse individuals in the field.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and professional demeanor.
• Handle workload based on case availability.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

HS Diploma

Federal background exp

FIS Experience

Reliable vehicle

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Background checks

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Read & write reports

MS Office proficiency

SSBI/Secret clearance

Education

Criminal Justice degree

Tools

MS Windows

Microsoft Office

Internet & Email

Job description

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 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 Monroe, LA

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 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.

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.