Contract Investigator - Warner Robins, GA

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation is seeking Contract Investigators to join our team. These assignments are as-needed with no guaranteed hours; candidates must be local to Warner Robins, GA and able to travel within a 35-50 mile radius.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a HS diploma, at least 1 year of federal background investigative experience, some FIS experience, a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel for temporary duties; the role requires

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of federal background investigative experience within the last 5 years.
• Some FIS experience required.
• Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Willing to travel to assignments as needed.
• Pass background checks and required training.
• Ability to interpret instructions and complex guidance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Proficient with MS Windows and MS Office.
• Current SSBI or active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person subject interviews to obtain background information.
• Obtain factual information from sources to produce investigative reports.
• Travel within geographic area to conduct investigations at various locations.
• Willing to travel 30-50 miles or more as needed.
• Engage with managers, government agencies, and law enforcement to build relationships.
• Adapt to changing environments and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and maintain professionalism.
• Work load based on case availability.
• Possible short-term TDY to other areas.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Written reports

Interpreting instructions

Verbal communication

MS Windows

Education

HS Diploma

Criminal Justice degree

Background Investigator Training

Top Secret clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet & Email

Job description

• Candidate must be local to Warner Robins, GA

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 Warner Robins, GA

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.