Field Background Investigator: Travel & Flexible Hours

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation

State College (Centre County)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 47,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation is seeking Contract Investigators in State College, PA to support DHS and intelligence community programs. This as-needed role requires a minimum of ten hours per week when work is available, with travel within a 35-50 mile radius.

Local candidates only. Responsibilities include conducting in-person interviews, gathering information, and producing comprehensive background reports.

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 1 year of 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.
  • Successfully pass background checks and all required training.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret various instructions.
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Proficient with MS Windows and Microsoft Office.
  • Current SSBI or active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-person, one-on-one subject interviews to gather background information.
  • Obtain factual information from various sources to produce investigation reports.
  • Travel within the geographic area to conduct investigations at workplaces, homes, and schools.
  • Be willing to travel 30–50 miles as needed.
  • Engage with managers, gov't agencies and law enforcement to maintain relationships.
  • Adapt to changing environments and interact with diverse people.
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and professional demeanor.
  • Workload varies with case availability.

Skills

US Citizenship
Verbal & written comms
MS Windows + MS Office
Background investigations
Problem solving
Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or related field
Current Top Secret clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation is seeking Contract Investigators in State College, PA to support DHS and intelligence community programs. This as-needed role requires a minimum of ten hours per week when work is available, with travel within a 35-50 mile radius.

Local candidates only. Responsibilities include conducting in-person interviews, gathering information, and producing comprehensive background reports.

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