Federal Background Investigator: Field & Reporting Specialist

Peraton; State College, Northern (Centre County, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a full-time background investigator near State College, PA, with residents within 25 miles of the city center. The role requires travel and in-person interviews to assess employment suitability for sensitive government information access.

You will complete a 6–7 week training to certify in Federal Investigative Standards, perform record searches, and report findings in a government system. Strong writing and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates with 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor's degree may be considered; experience in 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 required; daily local travel and potential TDY travel.

Responsibilities

• Complete a full-time 6–7 week training program to be certified in Federal Investigative Standards.
• Travel daily for in-person background investigations to assess employment suitability.
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, employers, and others.
• Perform record searches at police, court, educational, financial, and health facilities.
• Type and report information clearly in government systems; work independently within a team.

Skills

Typing 40+ WPM

Strong writing

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Peraton seeks a full-time background investigator near State College, PA, with residents within 25 miles of the city center. The role requires travel and in-person interviews to assess employment suitability for sensitive government information access.

You will complete a 6–7 week training to certify in Federal Investigative Standards, perform record searches, and report findings in a government system. Strong writing and punctuality are essential.